bit between one's teeth
The phrase comes from horse riding, where a horse takes control by gripping the bit in its mouth, symbolizing determination and control.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)To take control of a situation with determination and energy.
Example
- Once she got the bit between her teeth, there was no stopping her from completing the project.
C1General
(idiomatic)To act with resolve and enthusiasm, often in pursuit of a goal.
Example
- With the bit between his teeth, he trained rigorously for the marathon.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bit between one's teeth":
bite inbite backgrit one's teethbite downbite sticksink one's teeth intocast in someone's teethbare one's teethbite the bulletbiting pointbite offtoe biterbite the biscuithold one's jawbone in her teethbite the curb