SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 08 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bite off more than you can chew

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e., Take on more work than you can handle.

 

Idiom Concept: Bite off more than you can chew means accepting a task that is too big or difficult to manage.

Grammatical Explanation: It suggests overestimating your capacity or ability to do something.

Correction: Take on more work than you can handle

Final Sentence: Bite off more than you can chew means take on more work than you can handle.

Conclusion: The correct option is Take on more work than you can handle.