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Difference between Eat like a pig and Make a pig of oneself

eat like a pig —(also: eat like pigs) eat in a greedy or disgusting manner:

  • He has terrible table manners, he eats like a pig.

make a pig of oneself—(coll.) eat gluttonously; overindulge in food (also: pig oneself ):

  • I’m afraid I made a pig of myself at dinner.