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Definition bite off in American English

bite off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to separate something from the main part by biting

Example

I bit off a chunk of chocolate.

Synonyms and related words
separate spread out divide
2

to try to do too much or something that is too hard for you

Example

Are you sure you haven't bitten off more than you can chew with this job?

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean try work
Definition bite off in American English