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Mar 2024
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Bite off More than You Can Chew

Danny Ballan
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Learn the meaning of the idiom "bite off more than you can chew" and how to spot situations where it applies. Get tips on avoiding over-commitment.

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/bite-off-more-than-you-can-chew/

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