IdiomFood & Drink
English
Englishgrab a bite
Meaning: To eat something quickly.
Example: “Let's grab a bite before the movie.”
Origin: "A bite" is a small meal. The informal American phrase is common from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Russian: заморить червячка (zamorit' chervyachka) Literally: Starve the worm
French: Manger sur le pouce Literally: To eat on the thumb
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