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Someone who has bitten off more than they can chew is someone who is in over their head.
Think about it -- what would it mean if you told this person to "chew" what they'd bitten off?
Go far beyond what you think you can do
I have heard the expression don't bite off more than you can chew. Which means don't take on so much that you can't keep up. But the whole chew it thing I am not sure. Sounds like someone is being a bit negative with that comment. Not sure tho...
To take on a responsibility which is too large for you to manage is biting off more than you can chew. Example: "I thought I could finish this report within a month, but I bit off more than I could chew."
When eating food, you first bite off a piece, then chew it, and swallow it. If you bite off more than you can chew, you have taken a bite so large that you are not able chew it. Example: "I went skiing last weekend and I went down the most difficult hill first. I bit off more than I could chew."
To bite off more than you can chew is to take on a challenge that is too big for you to accomplish. Example: "I want you to think carefully about how many people you need for this project. Be sure not to bite off more than you can chew."
you reap what you sew.
you made your own bed,now sleep in it.
or shoot for the stars.
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