present participle of have eyes bigger than one's stomach

simple past tense and past participle of have eyes bigger than one's stomach

(Canada, US, vulgar, slang) To stop flattering someone (especially a superior) in an obsequious manner and supporting their every opinion.

(idiomatic) To dally; to fail to make progress. / To settle in one place rather than moving to another.

People have differing tastes; what pleases one person may displease another.

Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens

When one opportunity is lost, another opportunity soon becomes available.

(obsolete) To have trouble come upon one; to experience sorrow or misfortune.

Alternative form of take one's ball and go home

If one is going to commit a sin, it may as well be a major one as a minor one.