How to Pronounce "don't bite off more than you can chew"
expression
DOHNT BYTE AWF MOR THAN yoo kan CHOO
DOHNT BYTE OFF MAW THAN yoo KAN CHOO
Definition
This expression means you should not try to do more than you are able to handle. It warns against taking on too many tasks or responsibilities at once.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈbaɪt/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈju/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈtʃu
British English
dəʊnt/ /bˈaɪt/ /ˈɒf/ /mˈɔː/ /ðˈɐn/ /jˈuː/ /kˈæn/ /tʃjˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOHNT BYTE AWF MOR THAN yoo kan CHOO
UK
DOHNT BYTE OFF MAW THAN yoo KAN CHOO
Listen in Context
Don't bite off more than you can chew when choosing classes for next semester.
My mom always says, 'Don't bite off more than you can chew' when I try to do too many things at once.
If you join every club, you might bite off more than you can chew.
Honestly, I think you're biting off more than you can chew with all these side projects.