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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bite off more than one can chew

  1. A
    To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill
  2. B
    A task which has unexpectedly become very difficult
  3. C
    A greedy person will always suffer
  4. D
    To grab a share more than what is rightfully theirs

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The idiom "to bite off more than one can chew" means to try to do something that is too difficult for you or to take on a commitment or responsibility that is more than you can handle or fulfill.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bite off more than one can chew
A
To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill
B
A task which has unexpectedly become very difficult
C
A greedy person will always suffer
D
To grab a share more than what is rightfully theirs

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