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keitra | 13:19 Tue 21st Jan 2003 | Phrases & Sayings
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What does bite mean in 'It has the right to be consulted and to advise and just occasionally it can bite.'?
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This appears to be talking about some kind of organisation which has rights. 'It can bite' would mean that in certain circumstances it can insist that you take some action you don't really want - just as a dog can bite if you push him too far. You cannot take this organisation for granted

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