put the bite on someone (to) [exp]

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english idiom to put the bite on someone
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Meaning:

  • when someone wants to borrow money from you.

Examples:

  1. My brother put the bite on me for at least $300 per month. He is out of work and doesn’t have salary.
  2. I had to put the bite on my brother for some cash to pay the rent.
  3. Every time I see him, he puts the bite on me for a few bucks.
  4. She put the bite on her friends after losing her wallet on vacation.
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