How to Pronounce "bite off"
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈɔf
BITE-awf
bˈaɪt/ /ˈɒf
BITE-of
Definition
To use your teeth to remove something by biting. Informally, it also means to take on more work or responsibility than you can handle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈɔf
British English
bˈaɪt/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BITE-awf
UK
BITE-of
Listen in Context
He tried to bite off a big piece of apple.
The dog bit off part of the toy.
Don’t try to bite off more than you can chew.
I think I bit off more than I could chew with this project.