Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to bite off more than one can chew
idiom
/tuː baɪt ɔf mɔːr ðæn wʌn kæn tʃuː/
Definition
To take on a task that is too difficult or overwhelming.
Examples
- She realized she had bitten off more than she could chew when she agreed to organize the event and manage her full-time job at the same time.
- He tends to bite off more than he can chew by volunteering for multiple projects without considering his schedule.
Meaning
This phrase means that someone has accepted a responsibility or challenge that exceeds their ability to manage or complete.
Synonyms
- overextend oneself
- take on too much
- overcommit
