bit off more than
- chewGrind with teeth
- swallowSend down the throat
- overcommitPromise more than feasible
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
struggle · drown · juggle · burden · choking · gulp · overextend · crash · burnout · plate · task · deadline · stress · regret · eyes · stomach · greedy · reach
capacity management
bit off more thanplayed it safe
Acted to minimize risk
took it easy · held back · stayed in one's lane · undercommitted · underachieved