I, etc. won't bite
(one) won't bite (someone)
Someone has no reason to be afraid of one; someone should not be shy about approaching or talking to one. Don't worry, child, I won't bite. I just wanted to give you a message to pass along to your father. This is your Uncle Jack, son. Well, go on and shake his hand, he won't bite you.
See also: bite
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
I, etc. won’t ˈbite (you)
(humorous) used to tell somebody that they do not need to be afraid of somebody: You should tell your teacher that you don’t understand — she won’t bite you!See also: bite
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (one) won't bite (someone)
- (one) won't eat (someone)
- (one) is not going to bite (someone)
- (one) is not going to eat (someone)
- accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
- accompany on a journey
- (one's) heart goes out to (someone)
- a stranger to (someone or something)
- be out of (one's) league
- be out of somebody's league