Значение слова "CHAMP AT THE BIT" найдено в 2 источниках

CHAMP AT THE BIT

найдено в "Dictionary of American idioms"

champ at the bit: translation

champ at the bit & chomp at the bit

1. Lit. [for a horse] to bite at its bit, eager to move along. •

Dobbin was champing at the bit, eager to go.

2. Fig. to be ready and anxious to do something. •

The kids were champing at the bit to get into the swimming pool.

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The dogs were champing at the bit to begin the hunt.

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{v. phr.} To be eager to begin; be tired of being held back; want to start. * /The horses were champing at the bit, anxious to start racing./ * /As punishment John was kept after school for two hours. He was champing at the bit to go out./