Idioms & Phrases · Question 21 · Medium
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: to bite off more than one can chew
- To take on more work or responsibility than one can manage
- To speak without thinking
- To eat too quickly
- To refuse help from others
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. To take on more work or responsibility than one can manage
Explanation: Someone who bites off more than they can chew attempts a task too big for them.
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