what does the phrase eat your heart out mean?

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2007-09-22 13:11:48 · 4 answers · asked by rockstar_sk8ter 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

It means that the person will be envious of something you have said or done or of something you have, and there isn't anything they can do about it.

2007-09-22 13:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

That you should be jealous of what I have when I say that. Eat your heart out as in you break down because your not as good as me.

2007-09-22 13:15:41 · answer #2 · answered by babygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Whatever the reason for the animosity, the speaker is saying that they have no sympathy for your anguish.

2007-09-22 13:21:54 · answer #3 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Something like go ahead and desire it all you want, but I have it and you don't.

2007-09-22 13:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋