If you ignore that mistake, it will come up and bite you.
come up and bite
idiomTo be extremely obvious to (someone), to be impossible for (someone) to miss and ignore.
You should fix the loose wire now before it comes up and bites you during the presentation.
By neglecting the structural integrity of the foundation, the architect ensured that the oversight would eventually come up and bite the firm.
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all bark and no bite
Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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bite me
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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bite my ass
Go away!; an expression of disdain or dismissal.
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bite my shiny metal ass
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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bite of the cherry
A chance; an attempt at something, especially something that can or should only be done once.
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bite of the reality sandwich
A wake-up call, a reality check.
Last updated April 17, 2026