English / phrasal verb
bite into
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To substantially reduce or consume a significant portion of resources like profits, capital, or available time.
In context
01
Unexpected logistical inflation began to bite into the firm's quarterly operating profits.
02
Protracted administrative debates bit into the product development timeline.
Synonyms
Eat into,erode,diminish
Antonyms
Augment,enhance,boost
Collocations
Bite into profits,bite into revenue,bite into savings