Bite into
verb
To sink your teeth into something, usually in order to start eating it.
She bit into the apple with a loud crunch.
Often appears as...
- bite into an apple
- bite into a sandwich
verb
To start to have an effect or make progress.
The new regulations are starting to bite into our profits.
Often appears as...
- bite into profits
- bite into savings
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To criticise someone or something in a way that harms them.
The negative reviews really bit into his confidence.
Often appears as...
- bite into confidence
- bite into reputation
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To sink your teeth into something, usually in order to start eating it.
She bit into the apple with a loud crunch.
Often appears as...
- bite into an apple
- bite into a sandwich
verb
To start to have an effect or make progress.
The new regulations are starting to bite into our profits.
Often appears as...
- bite into profits
- bite into savings
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To criticise someone or something in a way that harms them.
The negative reviews really bit into his confidence.
Often appears as...
- bite into confidence
- bite into reputation
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Experience
'Bite into' creates an image of feeling and sound as teeth contact food.
He bit into the juicy peach, and its sweetness filled his mouth.
Pro Tip 2/3First Bite
'Bite into' often implies taking the first bite or a significant bite of something.
Everyone watched as she bit into the massive burger for the first time.
Pro Tip 3/3Freshness Indicator
The phrase can indicate the freshness or quality of food by the sound made.
As I bit into the crusty bread, the sound echoed in the quiet room.
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