that bites

phrase

—used to express disappointment or disgust
"They canceled the concert." "Man, that bites!"

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Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026 The gardens have signs to alert visitors and experts highlight that bites are fairly rare and that the snakes are mainly hoping people walk past them without the need to interact. — Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025

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“That bites.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/that%20bites. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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