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Definition

To accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.

To acquire, especially in an abrupt or forceful manner.

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In Context

  • "In between what she called the "goody-good" or "frilly-knickers" Hollywood films, she bit off some more demanding parts back home."
  • ""And for the next couple of years, with Nokia having bitten off so much, Vuorilehto is the right guy for the task they face.""
  • "We have set a plan that we believe everyone at News Corp. will bite off on."
  • "They think it's politically too much for the government to bite off right now."
  • "To thicken that buffer zone Britain joined other powers in biting off larger chunks of China."
  • "For R.I.M. to bite off just a tiny piece of that market would help it grow considerably."
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Also Said As

  • accept
  • attempt
  • tackle
  • undertake
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Related Idioms

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take it upon oneself

To assume personal responsibility for a task or action.

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To commit oneself to too many projects, so that there is little chance…

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see one's way clear to

To manage to commit oneself to (a decision or course of action).
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