# I'll bite

> English word · Phrase

## Definitions
1. Indicating that one doubts that a question is being asked in seriousness or good faith, but is willing to respond in earnest.
2. Indicating that one is willing to engage with a potentially difficult or inconvenient situation.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I'll, bite.

## Etymology
Suggesting a fish taking bait. Compare troll, bait.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/i-ll-bite