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bite off more than you can chew
To take on a task, responsibility, or project that is too difficult or extensive for one's current abilities or resources. It describes the act of overcommitting yourself to the point of being overwhelmed.
Synonyms
overextend oneself
overreach
take on too much
overcommit
get in over one's head
bite off too much
Antonyms
know one's limits
play it safe
stay within one's depth
Example
I think I bit off more than I could chew with this project.
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