Bite Off More Than One Can Chew

Max is preparing dinner for his class of 20 people, which is much larger than his usual group. He is stressed and running out of time. A friend explains the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew', which means taking on more than one can handle. The idiom originates from the 1800s when people chewed tobacco. Realizing he can't finish in time, Max decides to order pizzas for the group.

What is Max doing that surprises his friend?

• Hosting a party

• Preparing a meal for his class

• Cooking for the whole school

• Making dinner for his family

What does the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' mean?

• To take on more than you can handle

• To eat too much food

• To chew food slowly

• To speak with your mouth full

Where does the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' originate from?

• A 19th-century American practice

• A popular children's story

• A famous chef's advice

• A traditional European saying

Why is it dangerous to 'bite off more than you can chew'?

• It can spoil your appetite

• You could choke

• It makes you talk less

• You might get a toothache

What does Max decide to do when he realizes he can't finish cooking in time?

• Ask for help from his friend

• Cook faster

• Cancel the dinner

• Order pizzas for everyone