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bite in English
- bite⇄adj. biteable.
- bite⇄bite, verb, bit,bittenorbit,biting,noun.
- bite⇄expr. bite back, to restrain (speech) by biting the lips.
Ex. Hot and strong was the reply which rose to Robert's lips, but he bit it back (J. H. Riddell). - bite⇄expr. bite off more than one can chew, to undertake too much; be too ambitious.
Ex. Young lawyer Comerford ... bit off more than he could chew. ... He could not make good when called on for proof (Hartford Courant). - bite⇄expr. bite the hand that feeds one. See under hand.
- bite⇄expr. put the bite on, (U.S. Slang.) to borrow, or seek to borrow, money from.
Ex. There are several families trying to live at a standard above their income--and putting the bite on acquaintances to make ends meet (Wall Street Journal). - bite⇄noun 1. the act of biting; a cut or hold with the teeth; nip.
Ex. The dog gave a bite or two at the bone.
2. a piece bitten off; bit of food; mouthful.
Ex. Eat the whole apple, not just a bite.
3. a light meal; snack.
Ex. - bite⇄v.i. 1. to cause injury by biting.
Ex. My dog never bites.
2. to nip; snap.
Ex. a dog biting at fleas.
3. to press the teeth (into or on).
4. to take a bait; be caught.
Ex. The fish are biting well today.
5. - bite⇄v.t. 1. to seize, cut into, or cut off with the teeth.
Ex. She bit the apple. That nervous boy bites his nails.
(SYN) chew, gnaw, nibble.
2. to wound with teeth, fangs, or a sting.
Ex. My dog never bites children. A mosquito bit