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cut off more than one can chew

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of bite off more than one can chew.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

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Synonyms: bite off more than one can chew

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