bite head off
Related to bite head off: I'll bite, bit the big one, bitten the dust
bite (one's) head off
To respond to one in an extremely angry and forceful manner that is often sudden or unprovoked. What's wrong with the boss today? I just tried to ask him a question, and he totally bit my head off!
See also: bite, head, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bite someone's head off
Fig. to speak sharply and with great anger to someone. (Fixed order.) Don't bite my head off! Be patient. I'm very sorry I lost my tempter. I didn't mean to bite your head off.
See also: bite, head, off
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
bite/snap somebody’s ˈhead off
(informal) speak to somebody angrily without good reason: He was only making a suggestion — there’s no need to snap his head off!See also: bite, head, off, snap
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
bite (someone's) head off
To respond to a comment in an angry or reproachful way.
See also: bite, head, off
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- bite (one's) head off
- bite someone's head off
- bite/snap somebody's head off
- jaw (one) down
- jaw down
- jaw someone down
- jawed
- ram into
- ram into (someone or something)
- an iron hand