Meanings
Attributed to the Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The original quotation was: “Quand le peuple n’aura plus rien à manger, il mangera le riche.” (“When the people shall have no more to eat, they will eat the rich.”)
An expression of contempt towards capitalism and the rich, demanding an equitable redistribution of wealth.
Example Sentences
1
Some people believe that the current economic system only benefits the wealthy elite and that it is time to eat the rich.
2
When the financial crisis hit, many lower-income families lost their homes while the rich seemed unaffected. It's time to eat the rich.
3
In their protest against income inequality, some activists chant slogans like 'eat the rich.'
4
Instead of granting tax breaks to the wealthy, we should eat the rich and redistribute the wealth.
5
The sentiment of 'eat the rich' arises from frustration with the wealthy's ability to avoid paying their fair share of taxes.
