I, etc. won't bite
(one) won't bite (someone)
Someone has no reason to be afraid of one; someone should not be shy about approaching or talking to one. Don't worry, child, I won't bite. I just wanted to give you a message to pass along to your father. This is your Uncle Jack, son. Well, go on and shake his hand, he won't bite you. Well, come on in, I won't bite you! Actually, I have very good news for you—you got the promotion!
See also: bite
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I, etc. won’t ˈbite (you)
(humorous) used to tell somebody that they do not need to be afraid of somebody: You should tell your teacher that you don’t understand — she won’t bite you!See also: bite
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- (one) won't bite (someone)
- (one) won't eat (someone)
- (one) is not going to bite (someone)
- (one) is not going to eat (someone)
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- accompany on a journey
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- be ships that pass in the night
- be like ships passing in the night
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