bite off

Verb

 * 1) To bite so hard as to remove something from its source.
 * 2)  To accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.
 * 3)  To acquire, especially in an abrupt or forceful manner.
 * 4) * 1997, Anthony Spaeth, "And Here the Twain Shall Meet," Time, Special Issue—Hong Kong 1997:
 * To thicken that buffer zone Britain joined other powers in biting off larger chunks of China.
 * 1)  To acquire, especially in an abrupt or forceful manner.
 * 2) * 1997, Anthony Spaeth, "And Here the Twain Shall Meet," Time, Special Issue—Hong Kong 1997:
 * To thicken that buffer zone Britain joined other powers in biting off larger chunks of China.
 * 1) * 1997, Anthony Spaeth, "And Here the Twain Shall Meet," Time, Special Issue—Hong Kong 1997:
 * To thicken that buffer zone Britain joined other powers in biting off larger chunks of China.

Synonyms

 * (verb), grab
 * (verb), grab

Translations

 * Afrikaans: afbyt
 * German:
 * Latin: demordere


 * French:, ,


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