How to Pronounce "bite your hand off"
expression
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈɔf
BYTE yor HAND awf
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd/ /ˈɒf
BYTE yaw HAND off
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈɔf
British English
bˈaɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYTE yor HAND awf
UK
BYTE yaw HAND off
Listen in Context
If you offered me that job, I’d bite your hand off.
Some people would bite your hand off for tickets to that concert.
I’d bite your hand off to travel to Paris next summer.
They’re selling their car for half price—honestly, I’d bite your hand off at that offer.