What is another word for bites off more than one can chew?
Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪts ˈɒf mˈɔː ðɐn wˈɒn kan t͡ʃjˈuː] (IPA) 
There are various alternative expressions that could be used instead of the idiom "bites off more than one can chew." One might say that someone is "overreaching" or "stretching oneself too thin." Other options includes "overpromising," "overcommitting," or "getting in over one's head." It could also be said that someone is "taking on too much," "attempting the impossible," or "biting off more than someone can handle." Whatever the phrasing, the underlying sentiment is the same: one has taken on more responsibility or work than they are capable of handling, leading to stress, frustration, and ultimately failure.
