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Meaning of come back to bite | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To cause problems for one at a later time.

figuratively, transitive

Equivalents

日本語 つけがまわる

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

come back to one's senses come before come between come by come calling come clean

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