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bite head off

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bite someone's head off
Fig. to speak sharply and with great anger to someone. (Fixed order.) Don't bite my head off! Be patient. I'm very sorry I lost my tempter. I didn't mean to bite your head off.
See also: bite, head
bite/snap somebody's head off  (informal)
to answer someone angrily I only asked if I could borrow your bike. There's no need to bite my head off! She snaps his head off every time he opens his mouth.
See also: bite, head


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