hot to trot
The idiom "hot to trot" derives from horse racing, where a horse eager to run is described as 'hot to trot.' It has both general and specific connotations in modern usage.
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Definition
B2General
(colloquial, informal)Extremely eager or enthusiastic to start or do something.
Example
- She's hot to trot about starting her new project.
- After hearing the news, he was hot to trot to get involved.
C1Sexual
(slang, informal)Sexually excited and eager for intimate activity.
Example
- He was hot to trot after their romantic dinner.
- They were both hot to trot and couldn't wait to be alone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot to trot":
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