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Icelandic
Etymology
Literally, “bite away from oneself”. Compare Danish bide fra sig.
Verb
bíta frá sér
- (idiomatic, intransitive) defend oneself in a harsh manner, to lash out, snap (at someone)
Þú verður að kunna að bíta frá þér þegar fólk er dónalegt.- You have to know how to defend yourself when people are rude to you.