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Idiom idiom

bite the curb


To be curb stomped.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


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.


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.

Last updated August 10, 2026