sink one's teeth into



sink one's teeth into

Also, get one's teeth into. Become fully engaged in, as in He couldn't wait to sink his teeth into that problem. This metaphoric expression alludes to an animal biting vigorously into its prey. [Early 1900s]
See also: sink, teeth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ioana-Romanian, Bulgarian
Benjamine-French
Noga-Hebrew
Alessio-Italian
Hardmod-Ancient Germanic
Donatus-Late Roman