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# eating for two

verb phrase (be eating for two)

«eating for two» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, humorous) pregnant (and eating more because of it).

### In the lessons

A jokey everyday phrase about pregnancy; used in families and gossip; also used to excuse eating a lot. All regions.

### Examples

- «Another sandwich? Well, I'm eating for two!»
- Gossip: «Is she eating for two?»
- The doctor said you don't really need to eat for two.
- My aunt is eating for two, and the baby is due in spring.
- Dad joked he was eating for two at Christmas.
- Pregnant cats eat for several!

### Note

It means «pregnant». Joking about someone else's eating can be rude.