eaten out of house and home

The phrase "eaten out of house and home" means to consume or deplete all of someone's food or resources, often in a way that is excessive or uncontrolled. It is usually used figuratively to describe someone who consumes everything in sight or leaves nothing for others, leading to a temporary or permanent shortage of supplies.


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