champ at the bit

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Meanings:

1.
USUKAustraliaGeneralinformalidiomatic
- To be very eager or impatient to begin something or to take action.
2.
Generalliteralequine
- To gnaw, bite, or chew at the bit in a horse's mouth, displaying impatience or restlessness.

Examples:

EN: When the food's ready, you champ at the bit.
ES: La prueba es que han dicho "a comer" y ya está en guardia.
EN: We are surrounded by a number of countries that champ at the bit,
HI: ढेर पर बारूद के हम हैं खड़े,

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