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A bite to eat

What does "A bite to eat" mean?

A small meal, possibly taken quickly when time is short.

A bite to eat

The United Kingdom.

MeaningA small meal, possibly taken quickly when time is short.

Usage Mostly the UK, but elsewhere too.

Example

  • We won’t have time for a meal after the concert finishes so let’s get a bite to eat now before we go in.

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