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Mar 2024
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Bite off More than You Can Chew

Danny Ballan
About this episode
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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