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It means the person who is being spoken about or is haveing it said to is dealing with more than what they can handle

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Q: What does biting off more than he could chew mean?
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What does he lit off more than he could chew mean?

The phrase "bit off more than he could chew" means to have taken on a task or responsibility that is too difficult to handle. It implies that the person has overestimated their abilities and is struggling to deal with the situation.


What does 'bit off more than I can chew' mean?

I took on more work than I can do.


Is biting a fetish?

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Is biting your cheek a side effect of dental anaesthesia?

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How do you tame a hamster from biting?

Since there in the dissent family and their brain isn't really that big I doubt you could train a hamster not to bite but if you handle him more and let him get used to you he will most likely stop biting you


What is it mean when we dream butterflies biting your hand?

If there is a butterfly in your dream, it may mean you need more focus in your life. It can also mean that you are experiencing a time of great creativity.


What should you do if your guinea pig does not like you?

The chances are your guinea pig doesn't hate you there very friendly animals once you build a relationship with them. if your guinea pig is acting shy around you or biting you try spending more time with it and putting things for it to chew in its cage it may be biting because its teeth are long and its trying to file them down.


You are getting bites at night what is biting you?

More than likely bed bugs are biting you.


What is the origin of biting off more than you can chew?

The first time some semblance of this saying appears in print is 1877 in the book "Western Wilds". But remember that once it appears in print it has been in common usage for quite some time. To bite off more than you can chew is a clever use of analogy to describe being overworked or over committed to a project or enterprise.


What is the English equivalent of the Spanish idiom estar compuesto por?

"Mucha tela para cortar" literally means "Too much fabric to cut". An English idiom equivalent would be "Biting off more than you can chew".


Is obvious a hyperbole?

No. The hyperbole is more often a sentence which exaggerates for the sake of effect as in "I am so mad I could chew nails."


How would you put In over your head in a sentence?

"In over your head" is like "biting off more than you can chew" is like "taking on more than you can handle." I think of "In over your head" referring to not having the talent. "Noah, you are a great carpenter but you are in over your head to try to build an ark."