bite off

1. To bite so hard as to remove something from its source.

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   bite off with a quick bite

2. (idiomatic, sometimes, transitive)To accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.

3. (idiomatic, transitive)To acquire, especially in an abrupt or forceful manner.

1. Don't bite off more than you can handle.

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2. Don't bite my head off.

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3. Tom has bitten off more than he can chew.

   ruТом откусил больше, чем может прожевать. — sharptoothed

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4. You've bitten off more than you can chew.

   ruТы откусил больше, чем смог проглотить. — marafon

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5. I will bite off just a little bit.

   ruЯ откушу совсем чуть-чуть. — gregoryguy

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irregular · Lesson

• bite offприйняти, прийматиTo bite so hard as to remove something from its source.
• bite inTo corrode metallic plates by means of an acid, as part of an etching process.
• bite downTo bite (something) very hard and usually for a purpose (like to hold it in one's mouth).
• bite backTo retaliate; to give a sharp retort.