Bite Me

LifeLongLearner10Hi there,

what does "bite me" means.
context: In a sitcom an angry wife told this to her husband.

thanks

As far as I know, it is a euphemism for "kiss my ____ (rear end)". It isn't a very nice thing to say.

See:
www.EnglishForward.com/English/BiteMe/dbgxr/Post.htm

Thanks guys, By the way, I searched on the net and some where it was saying that "bite me" is slang usually used in NY and means "get lost". any ideas?

Philip

LifeLongLearner10Hi there,

what does "bite me" means.
context: In a sitcom an angry wife told this to her husband.

thanks

As far as I know, it is a euphemism for "kiss my ____ (rear end)". It isn't a very nice thing to say.

Hey Philip, Thanks for yo

It depends how you define improper. Don't say it to your boss, your teacher, your grandmother, or anyone who may hit you harder than you wish to be hit.

Actually, I could probably say it to my boss, because we laugh and joke a lot, but I would not, because I don't find it proper in a work setting at all.

HOWEVER - you can certainly ask about them and we can tell you just how acce

Hey Barbara, I meant that is it ok to ask about them here at EnglishForward.com.
so due to what you said it is possible and I will ask if I have difficulties understanding them
cheers,
Shahram

Yes, you can and should ask. Otherwise, how would you know if something is a friendly thing or likely to cause offense to almost everyone?