Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
- Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still moderately used among younger generations, especially in informal settings, but its usage is decreasing as more modern expressions become popular.
- Literal Meaning: To take a bigger bite of food than one can chew.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To take on more responsibility or tasks than one is capable of handling.
- I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with this new project, it's a lot more work than I expected.
- Don't bite off more than you can chew, start with smaller tasks and work your way up.
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