The phrase "shovel it in" can be replaced by a variety of synonyms that depict the act of consuming food rapidly or eagerly. Some alternative expressions include "chow down," "wolf down," "devour," "gorge," "ingest," "consume," "gulp," "swallow," "munch," "nibble," "feast," "dig in," and "down the hatch." These synonyms connote different degrees of enthusiasm or speed with which one eats. Some are also idiomatic and culturally specific, such as "chow down." Nevertheless, they all reflect a general sense of eagerness to consume food, whether for pleasure or sustenance.