bite off – English-français Translations in WikDict

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bite off verb /ˈbaɪˌtɒf/ , /ˈbaɪˌtɔːf/
To acquire, especially in an abrupt or forceful manner	s'emparer, saisir
To accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility	se casser le cul, se décarcasser, se dévouer

bite off more than one can chew: avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre, charger la barque
don’t bite off more than you can chew: qui trop embrasse mal étreint

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