(one) won't bite (someone)
(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
won't bite
Is not threatening or does not need to be a subject of caution; is friendly. The phrase is typically used as an assurance to a child who is wary of something or someone. You can ask Mr. Caruthers. Go on, he won't bite. Hi there, what's your name? Don't worry, I won't bite!
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 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)
- bring (someone or something) into contact with (someone or something)
- a stranger to (someone or something)
- be out of (one's) league
- be out of somebody's league