Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
To take on more responsibility or work than you can reasonably handle.
Examples
- I volunteered to lead three projects at once and now I think I bit off more than I can chew.
- Don't sign up to organize the whole reunion by yourself—you'll probably bite off more than you can chew.
- I told Jenna I'd bake her wedding cake on top of finals; texting her now like, 'Did I just bite off more than I can chew?'
Quote
We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented.
Remix: Most folks just take the life they’re shown as real and don’t question it.