Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To bite off more than you can chew
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To take on a task too big for oneself.
- In the given question, we need to select the meaning of the given idiom.
- An IDIOM refers to "a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words".
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given idiom:-
- To bite off more than you can chew - To take on a task too big for oneself.
- For example:- By accepting two part-time jobs, he is clearly biting off more than he can chew.
The meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option hence, it will be correct.