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English Idioms
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Bite off more than you can chew
Meaning and example
Bite off more than you can chew
Definition
Accept more work or responsibility than you can manage.
Example
“If I agree to run three projects alone, I'll bite off more than I can chew.”
Topic
Work and decisions
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On the same page
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Call it a day
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Think outside the box
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By the book
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