bites off more than one can chew

A form of bite off more than one can chew — To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of bite off more than one can chew
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APA

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Chicago

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