bite off more than can chew


bite off more than (one) can chew

To take on more responsibility than one can handle. I bit off more than I could chew when I volunteered to manage three little league teams in one season.See also: bite, can, chew, more, off

bite off more than (one) can chew

To decide or agree to do more than one can finally accomplish.See also: bite, can, chew, more, off