begin to bite

Examples (10)

• After two cold months, the coal shortage was beginning to bite.
• The new economic sanctions will soon begin to bite, affecting trade significantly.
• With rising inflation, the increased cost of living is really beginning to bite for many families.
• The lack of investment only began to bite when the company tried to expand.
• It took several years for the consequences of the poor policy decisions to begin to bite.
• Widespread unemployment began to bite deep into the community's morale.
• As the drought continued, the water restrictions began to bite, and farmers struggled.
• Experts warn that the cuts in public spending will begin to bite next year.
• The reality of his mistake began to bite as he saw the disappointment on their faces.
• Delays in the supply chain are beginning to bite, pushing our project deadline further back.