feast (up)on (something)

feast (up)on (something)

To eat large quantities of something, usually with pleasure. The kids feasted on birthday cake and returned to us with frosting-stained faces. Kim may be tiny, but she has a big appetite, so she'll feast on anything you set in front of her. Whew, I've feasted upon nothing but cakes and cookies this holiday season. I need to work in some vegetables!

See also: feast

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feast (up)on something

to eat a great deal of something; to eat a feast built around something in particular. We will feast upon turkey for weeks. We feasted on the fish Harry had caught.

See also: feast, on

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