Suppose a mother is advising her son who eats too much; then which one of the following sentences would be correct:
- Gluttony is harmful to one’s health.
- Overeating is harmful to one’s health.
- Don’t eat too much.
- Don’t over eat.
For me all of the above sentences sound idiomatic and natural.
Answer
Gluttony, being one of the Seven Deadly Sins, is a severe form of overeating and is indeed harmful to one's health. Such people are referred to as gourmands.
One would usually advise against overeating before advising against gluttony.
In possible order of severity
eating
eating too much
overeating
stuffed
can't eat anymore
gluttony
One can use the admonishments
Don’t eat too much.
Don’t over eat.
because
Overeating is harmful to one’s health.
People are not usually warned against the extreme gluttony.
The gluttony gourmand was a glutton for punishment.
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