bite off more than one can chew

短语

贪多嚼不烂

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

    贪多嚼不烂

    好高骛远

    眼阔肚窄

    习语

    I think I bit off more than I could chew when I agreed to paint this house by myself.