Bite off more than you can chew meaning
What does the saying 'Bite off more than you can chew' mean?
Idiom: Bite off more than you can chew
Meaning:
If you bite off more than you can chew, you take on more responsibilities than you can manage. 'Don't bite off more than you can chew' is often used to advise people against agreeing to more than they can handle.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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