a mouth to feed

Related to word: mouth

Idiom

Definition

  1. A person, especially a new baby, who requires care and provision of food.

    • During times of unemployment and financial instability, they really couldn't afford another mouth to feed.

    • They already have four mouths to feed, so they're not planning on having any more children.

    • With the arrival of the new puppy, there is another mouth to feed in the household.