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Definition bite off in British 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.

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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?

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Definition bite off in British English