ne faire qu'une bouchée

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French

Etymology

Literally, to make only one mouthful.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nə fɛʁ k‿yn bu.ʃe/

Verb

ne faire qu’une bouchée

  1. (of food) (transitive with de) to make short work of, to eat in one go, voraciously
    Synonym: faire un sort à
  2. (figuratively) (transitive with de) to make short work of, to make mincemeat out of