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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bite off more than you can chew
    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    Bite off more than you can chew

    A.

    To refuse to accept responsibility

    B.

    To speak with your mouth full

    C.

    To take on a task that is too difficult or overwhelming

    D.

    To eat without chewing properly

    Correct option is C

    The correct option is (c).

    The idiom “bite off more than you can chew” means to take responsibility for something that is too difficult, too big, or beyond one’s capacity. It suggests that the person has accepted more work than they can handle, which may lead to failure or stress (Hindi meaning: अपनी क्षमता से ज्यादा काम उठा लेना).

    Example: By accepting three projects at once, he bit off more than he could chew and missed deadlines.

    Why other options are incorrect:

    • (A) refers to avoiding responsibility, but this idiom means taking too much responsibility.
    • (B) is a literal action and not the figurative meaning of the idiom.
    • (D) is also literal and does not match the figurative sense of accepting an overwhelming task.

    Other related idioms and their meanings:

    • Over your head: too difficult to understand or manage.
    • Carry the world on your shoulders: bear too many responsibilities.
    • In a tight spot: in a difficult situation.
    So the correct answer is (c)

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