Idioms

take a bite out of

take a bite out of (something)

1. Literally, to remove a chunk from something with one's teeth. Ew, I don't want this apple—you've already taken a bite out of it! I took a small bite out of the slice of pizza, mindful that I might burn the roof of my mouth. The lion took a bite out of Tom's leg!
2. To reduce something by eliminating, completing, or removing part of it. The police are encouraging citizens to take a bite out of crime by reporting suspicious activity. I'm hoping to take a bite out of this project by Friday night so I don't have so much to do over the weekend.
See also: bite, of, out, take
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take a bite out of

reduce by a significant amount. informal
See also: bite, of, out, take
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