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Lucus Ong2 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Bite

Could you tell me if the sentences below correct?

A man says this to a girl while taking a photograph.
*Stand closer. I won't bite you.*

John: I want a raise, but I dare not to tell my boss.
*Dave: Come on! Just tell him. He won't bite you.*

A kid: There is no way I am going to eat those bell peppers.
*A mother: Oh! Come on! Just eat them. They''re not going to bite you.*

Great Thanks in Advance.
  

Top answer

How about this? John: I don't eat chilies. Sean: Just try one.

  • How about this?
  • John: I don't eat chilies.
  • Sean: Just try one.
  • Don't be afraid.
  • It's not gonna bite you
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2 Answers
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How about this?
John: I don't eat chilies.
Sean: Just try one. Don't be afraid. It's not gonna bite you
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Your use of ' . . won't bite you' is OK, except that it is usually used in reference to people rather than things.

Clive

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