I'll bite Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪɫ/ /ˈbaɪt
EYE-l BYT
aɪl/ /bˈaɪt
EYE-l BYT
Definición
An informal expression used to show curiosity or interest in hearing more about something, often after someone offers something surprising or mysterious.
Uso & Matices
Very informal and often playful; used in conversations when someone wants to know more, especially after hearing a teaser or something suspicious. Not about literally biting—don't confuse with physical actions or threats.
Spanish: vale, te escucho - bien, dime (expresión informal para mostrar interés)Portuguese (BR): tá bom, fala aí - beleza, conta (expressão para mostrar interesse)Portuguese (PT): ok, conta lá - vá, diz-me (expressão informal de interesse)Chinese (Simplified): 好吧，说来听听 - 行，说说看（用于表示愿意听对方说）Chinese (Traditional): 好吧，說來聽聽 - 行，說說看（用於表示願意聽對方說）Hindi: ठीक है, बताओ - अच्छा, सुनाता हूँ (रुचि दिखाने के लिए अनौपचारिक रूप)Arabic: حسنًا، أخبرني - حسنًا، هات ما عندك (تعبير غير رسمي لإظهار الاهتمام)Bengali: শুনবো - বলো দেখিRussian: ладно, рассказывай - ну давай, слушаюJapanese: じゃあ、聞こうかな - いいよ、教えてVietnamese: Được rồi, tôi muốn nghe - Tôi tò mò đâyKorean: 그래, 들어볼게 - 말해봐Turkish: Pekâlâ, dinliyorum - Hadi bakalım, anlatUrdu: اچھا، سن لیتا ہوں - بتاؤ کیا ہےIndonesian: baiklah, aku mau tahu - ayo ceritakan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
"I have a secret plan." "Okay, I'll bite. What is it?"
basic
He said, "Want to know something crazy?" and I replied, "I'll bite."
basic
If you have a good story, I'll bite.
basic
Hmm, sounds intriguing. I'll bite—what happened next?
natural
Okay, I'll bite. Why do you look so happy today?
natural
You have that "I know something you don't" face. Fine, I'll bite.
natural