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eat in

Idioms  
  1. Have a meal at home, as in Are we eating in tonight? [Colloquial; second half of 1900s] Also see eat out, def. 1.


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Analysts have said more diners have opted for chicken, partly because of elevated beef prices this year, and partly because sandwiches and tenders are easier to eat in the car.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Before exercising, participants also rated their hunger, fullness, desire to eat, and intention to eat in the near future.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

Players began to eat in total silence focused on their task at hand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

But if your kids start to avoid certain foods and limit how much they eat in an unhealthy way, it's worth seeking medical advice, external.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

I don’t really want to eat dog, but apparently that is what people eat in America.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

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