| 单词 | to chomp at the bit |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto chomp at (also on) the bit intransitive. figurative. Chiefly North American. to chomp at (also on) the bit and variants: = to champ at (also on) the bit at champ v. Additions. ΚΠ 1876 Lebanon (Indiana) Pioneer 18 May Perhaps when he finds that his hypocracy has been detected and that his dishonesty known, that he will quit chomping the bit, and conclude that Travis is not a good fellow to have around. 1888 Cincinnati Commerc. Gaz. 25 Mar. 2/2 The boys who live through winters by anticipations of what the May days will bring show by chomping at the bit so unmistakably a near precursor of the fight forinst. 1917 Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald 24 Mar. 14 We're like a horse, ready for the race, chomping on the bit, feverish to show you this beautiful line of men's and youth's clothing. 1958 S. Hoig Humor Amer. Cowboy (1970) i. 33 The old man was chomping at the bit to be off, so they hit the trail with the herd. 1992 MacUser 17 Apr. 5/2 Having seen prototype RISC-Mac, I think it's safe to say that you'll all be chomping at the bit. < as lemmas |
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