champ at the bit
The idiom "champ at the bit" comes from equestrianism, where a horse bites its bit out of eagerness or impatience, and is now used to describe similar human emotions.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To show impatience or eagerness to start or do something.
Example
- She was champing at the bit to start her new job.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To be restless or anxious due to a delay or restriction.
Example
- The students were champing at the bit as they waited for the exam results.
Similar
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