In one bite Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈwən/ /ˈbaɪt
in WUN BYT
ˈɪn/ /wˈɒn/ /bˈaɪt
in WON BYT
Definition
To eat or consume the whole piece of food at once, without taking multiple bites. Sometimes used figuratively to mean doing something all at once.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used with food, especially to highlight surprise or skill in eating quickly. Can be figurative (doing something 'in one go'). Often used as 'eat in one bite'. Not formal, used in everyday speech.
Spanish: de un solo bocadoPortuguese (BR): de uma só mordidaPortuguese (PT): de uma só dentadaChinese (Simplified): 一口 - 一口气（比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 一口 - 一口氣（比喻）Hindi: एक ही काट मेंArabic: في قضمة واحدةBengali: এক কামড়েRussian: за один укусJapanese: 一口でVietnamese: chỉ trong một miếngKorean: 한입에Turkish: tek ısırıktaUrdu: ایک ہی نوالے میںIndonesian: dalam satu gigitan
Example Sentences
He ate the apple in one bite.
basic
The cookie was so small she finished it in one bite.
basic
Try not to eat your sandwich in one bite.
basic
I can't believe you just ate that burger in one bite!
natural
Some people try to solve all their problems in one bite, but it's better to take small steps.
natural
That piece of cake is huge—I doubt anyone could eat it in one bite.
natural