Your eyes are bigger than your stomach

Meaning

Take more than you can handle

Usage

Used when someone is overly ambitious about consumption

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Observation of overeating when grabbing large amounts

Used in cooking and dieting advice