take a bite out of

take a bite out of (something)

To reduce something by eliminating, completing, or removing part of it. The police are encouraging citizens to take a bite out of crime by reporting suspicious activity. I'm hoping to take a bite out of this project by Friday night so I don't have so much to do over the weekend.See also: bite, of, out, take

take a bite out of

reduce by a significant amount. informalSee also: bite, of, out, take