The idiom "bite off more than someone can chew" is used to describe a situation where someone has taken on a task or responsibility that is too difficult or overwhelming for them to handle. The phrase draws from the act of taking a bite of food that is too large to chew comfortably.

What is the origin of the idiom "bite off more than someone can chew" and when to use it?

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to [bite] off more than {sb} (can|could) chew

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Definitie en betekenis van "bite off more than somebody can chew"in het Engels

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