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Champ at the bit
Champ at the bit
Champ at the bit : Phrases
Meaning:
To show impatience at being held back or delayed.
Example:
The dismissal bell hadn't rung, but they were champing at the bit to leave the classroom.
Origin:
This mid-1600s expression refers to the action of a horse that impatiently bites the bit in its mouth.