English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i hope you've worked up a big appetite" Mean?

Learn what "i hope you've worked up a big appetite" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
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Reassure

I hope you've worked up a big

It means the speaker expects the other person to be hungry and is preparing for that.

From The Black Thrones, Episode 18

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is speaking to a person they are hosting for a meal.

Usage Scenario

Use this before a meal to sound friendly or welcoming. It can also sound flirty or playful depending on tone.

Better ways to say it

1
I hope you've worked up an appetite.
2
Come hungry.
3
I bet you're ready to eat.

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