bit (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /baɪt/
Definition
To use your teeth to cut into something.
Examples
The snake can bite with its venomous fangs.
Be careful not to bite your tongue when you eat.
The mosquito bite itched for days.
How to Use bit
- bite into (prepositional phrase)
- To cut into something with teeth. — "She bit into the juicy peach."
- bite back (phrasal verb)
- To retaliate or respond sharply to an attack or criticism. — "She decided to bite back when he insulted her."
- bite off more than you can chew (idiom)
- To try to do something that is too difficult for you. — "Taking on three projects at once, he clearly bit off more than he could chew."
- bite the bullet (idiom)
- To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and stoicism. — "He had to bite the bullet and tell his boss the bad news."
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