B1 – Intermediate
A French author once said, “To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” This is certainly not the case when a person “pigs out”. We need to eat to survive but some people just eat too much at one time. Is this behavior acceptable?
Many expressions in American English have to do with animals.
Watch the video, learn the expression better, and be ready to discuss afterwards.
Discussion Questions:
- What does to ‘pig out’ mean?
- Is it ever okay to pig out?
- Have you done it before? If yes, what reasons do you think made you do so?
- Why do you think people pig out?
- Are you a big eater or do you prefer frequent small meals more?