CHAMP AT THE BIT


Meaning of CHAMP AT THE BIT in English

{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./

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