You better make it four. I don't think I could eat eight.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests a smaller portion than what was offered.
- In plain terms
- I can only eat four, not eight.
- What can you take from it?
- Order or take less than you think you can eat.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did the speaker confuse four and eight?
- How do you estimate portions?
Another view
Appetites vary and sometimes larger portions are acceptable.
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