bite off more than one can chew in French
bite off more than one can chew in French is avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre, charger la barque.
bite off more than one can chew in French
avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre
(idiomatic) To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
charger la barque
(idiomatic) To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
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What is "bite off more than one can chew" in French?
"bite off more than one can chew" in French is avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre, charger la barque.
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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bite off more than one can chew": avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre, charger la barque.
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