champ at the bit

English - Turkish

Definition of champ at the bit in English Turkish dictionary

kabına sığmamak

gemini ısırmak

çok sabırsızlanmak

sinirden dişlerini sıkmak

Related Terms

champ the bit

(Fiili Deyim ) sabırsızlanmak

English - English

Definition of champ at the bit in English English dictionary

to bite the bit, especially when restless

to show impatience or frustration when delayed

We had quite a few people in last weekend. They’re champing at the bit, ready to go.

Turkish pronunciation

çämp ät dhi bît

Synonyms

chafe at the bit, thrive

Pronunciation

/ˈʧamp ˈat ᴛʜē ˈbət/ /ˈʧæmp ˈæt ðiː ˈbɪt/

Etymology

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