Sunk my teeth into In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sunk my teeth into", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-02-15 01:02

Meaning of Sunk my teeth into (redirected from sink (one's) teeth into (something) )

Synonyms:

get one's teeth into

Sink (one's) teeth into (something) informal verb phrase

To get very involved in something with one's utmost energy, determination, or enthusiasm

That project is interesting. I can't wait to sink my teeth into it.

I'm recently sinking your teeth into a really good book about reincarnation.

Other phrases about:

no half measures

Adequate measures or actions

pick and shovel work
A boring and painstaking work.
Bring your A game

To do one's best or try one's best to do something

He that would eat the kernel must crack the nut

If you desire something good or appealing, you must make the necessary effort to acquire it.

go to any, some, great, etc. lengths (to do something)

To work really hard in order to attain something.

Grammar and Usage of Sink (one's) teeth into (something)

Verb Forms

  • to sink (one's) teeth into (something)
  • sinks (one's) teeth into (something)
  • sinking (one's) teeth into (something)
  • sank (one's) teeth into (something)

The verb "sink" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Sink (one's) teeth into (something)

This metaphor refers to a predatory animal biting down hard on its prey. [Early 1900s]

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Used to emphasize that someone or something is a lot more or a lot better

Example:

Mia can paint a damn sight better than I can.

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