Champ at the bit
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Champ at the bit : PhrasesMeaning: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. From Champ to HOME PAGE
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