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champ at the bit

verb

Etymology

From champ (verb) (“to chew noisily”) + bit (“part of horse's harness held in its mouth”); horses tend to chew their bits when impatient with waiting.

Definitions

  1. To bite the bit, especially when restless.

  2. To show impatience or frustration when delayed.

    • Pittsburgh supercomputer is complete, and scientists are champing at the bit to use it.
    • Everyone is champing at the bit to be labelled innovative.
    • We had quite a few people in last weekend. They’re champing at the bit, ready to go.

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