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GUEST2008

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Hi

Is it OK to say: I won't eat my fill with it.
 

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To my ears, 'eating one's fill' is usually used positively. If you mean something is not enough to satisfy your appetite, you should probably say something like that.

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Hi

So I should say either: I will eat my fill with it OR It's not enough to satisfy my appetite.
 

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So when I see a lot of food at a party for example, then I can say: I'll eat my fill today!

Thanks
 
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