Meaning of the word "bite off more than you can chew" in English
What does "bite off more than you can chew" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bite off more than you can chew
US /baɪt ɔf mɔr ðæn ju kæn tʃu/
UK /baɪt ɔf mɔr ðæn ju kæn tʃu/
Idiom
1.
to take on a task that is too big or difficult to handle
Example:
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I think I bit off more than I could chew when I agreed to organize the entire conference by myself.
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Be careful not to bite off more than you can chew with your new business venture.
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