Words: Bite off more than you can chew
Big ambitions!
Imagine taking on a task that seems manageable at first, only to realise it's far more challenging than you anticipated. How would you describe that feeling of being overwhelmed by something too difficult? It's like trying to swallow a whole apple in one bite, isn't it?
Think of it this way: You've committed to something that stretches your abilities beyond their limit, and the sheer size of the undertaking starts to feel impossible to handle.
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