pig out

as in to gorge
to eat greedily or to excess one holiday when you're expected to pig out on junk food

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  • Over the next few months, the fry will gorge themselves on thousands of tiny crustaceans each week, while the institution’s Animal Care team will be hard at work to ensure that as many as possible can reach full maturity.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • Rubinoff has already brought several into the lab, where the caterpillars can gorge themselves on Drosophila pupae with no fear of spiders interrupting the feast.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • Cruisers can feast on a multi-course buffet dinner and enjoy a premium open bar, while enjoying stunning views of the Manhattan skyline during the three-hour sail.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
  • When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 24 June 2025
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“Pig out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pig%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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