(one) will have (someone or something) for breakfast
(redirected from will have them for breakfast)(one) will have (someone or something) for breakfast
One will defeat someone or succeed at something very easily. Often used as part of a boast. He can challenge me all he wants—I'm not worried! I'll have that chump for breakfast! If anyone can write a term paper in one night, it's Rich—he'll have that assignment for breakfast! Have you seen how fast their relay team is? They'll have us for breakfast at regionals!
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