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bite me

idiom
Meaning

An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.


Origin

disputed origin

Circa the 1980s in the United States, likely from the phrase bite my ass.

Examples
SIMPLE

If you think I am doing your chores, bite me.

CONTEXTUAL

He told me to stop complaining about the project, so I just looked at him and said, bite me.

COMPLEX

When the supervisor suggested that I work through the weekend to finish the report, I was so frustrated that I nearly told him to bite me.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all bark and no bite

    Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.

  2. 02

    bite my ass

    Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.

  3. 03

    bite my shiny metal ass

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

  4. 04

    bite of the cherry

    A chance; an attempt at something, especially something that can or should only be done once.

  5. 05

    bite of the reality sandwich

    A wake-up call, a reality check.

  6. 06

    bite off

    To accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.

  7. 07

    bite off more than one can chew

    To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

  8. 08

    bite one's lip

    To forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.

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