English Explanatory Dictionary

I'll bite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Indicating that one doubts that a question is being asked in seriousness or good faith, but is willing to respond in earnest.
  2. Indicating that one is willing to engage with a potentially difficult or inconvenient situation.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I'll, bite.

Word forms

I'll bite

Etymology

Suggesting a fish taking bait. Compare troll, bait.

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