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Bite your hand off Meaning in English

expression

ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈɔf
BYTE yor HAND awf
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd/ /ˈɒf
BYTE yaw HAND off

التعريف

To eagerly accept an offer or opportunity, often because it is very attractive or generous. People use this expression when they want to say they would immediately agree to something.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal and idiomatic, used in the UK and other English-speaking places. Commonly used after 'would' ("I'd bite your hand off"). Not about real biting; don't use in formal writing or with children. Usually positive, but can express surprise at a good offer.

جمل نموذجية

If you offered me that job, I’d bite your hand off.

basic

Some people would bite your hand off for tickets to that concert.

basic

I’d bite your hand off to travel to Paris next summer.

basic

They’re selling their car for half price—honestly, I’d bite your hand off at that offer.

natural

You’re offering free lunch? Most students would bite your hand off for that!

natural

If someone offered to pay my bills for a year, I’d bite their hand off!

natural