Can You Complete These Common English Phrases?

“____________ off more than you can chew!”

Retry Correct Incorrect “Biting off more than you can chew” means taking on more than you can handle, resulting in difficulty or failure accomplishing tasks. It warns against overcommitting and encourages one to assess their abilities realistically.

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“____________ off more than you can chew!”

• cracking
• taking
• breaking
• biting