bite off more than one can chew (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to take responsibility for a task that is greater than you can, you have learned or you know about.

Examples:

1. Have you accepted to perform as a manager? How do you dare to bite off more than one can chew?
2. She volunteered to manage the entire project by herself but quickly realized she’d bitten off more than she could chew.
3. I signed up for five fitness classes this week, and now I’m exhausted. I totally bit off more than I could chew.
4. Starting a DIY renovation for the whole house seemed like a good idea, but we definitely bit off more than we could chew.
5. I signed up for five fitness classes this week, and now I’m exhausted. I totally bit off more than I could chew.
6. Starting a DIY renovation for the whole house seemed like a good idea, but we definitely bit off more than we could chew.
7. I thought I could write two research papers in one weekend, but I really bit off more than I could chew.
8. Starting two businesses at the same time? Don’t bite off more than you can chew!