One eats one's own dog food to ensure the product meets real user needs.

He eats an elephant one bite at a time, using that absurd image to explain how he breaks down overwhelming projects.

When tackling the renovation, we decided to eat an elephant one bite at a time and focus on one room each month.

When he said 'eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die', he meant that life should be enjoyed without delay.

After hiking all day, I could eat the tail end of a skunk, so let's stop at the next diner.

After skipping breakfast, Mark joked that he could eat the crutch from a low flying duck.

When she walked into the room wearing that dress, he muttered that she could eat the arse out of a low flying duck.

After skipping breakfast, I could eat the crotch out of a low flying duck by lunchtime.

In negotiations he reminded everyone of the proverb the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet, to warn that wanting benefits while avoiding costs is unrealistic.