ENGLISH
REFERENCE

bite the curb

idiom
Meaning

To be curb stomped.


Examples
SIMPLE

The gang forced him to bite the curb.

CONTEXTUAL

The scene in the movie became incredibly violent when the villain forced the hero to bite the curb.

COMPLEX

In a display of absolute brutality, the assailant ordered his victim to bite the curb before delivering a final, devastating blow.

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 me

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

  3. 03

    bite my ass

    Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.

  4. 04

    bite my shiny metal ass

    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

  5. 05

    bite of the cherry

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

  6. 06

    bite of the reality sandwich

    A wake-up call, a reality check.

  7. 07

    bite off

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

  8. 08

    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.

© 2026 English Reference