To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
Etymology:
- From champ + bit; horses tend to chew on their bits when impatient at waiting.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'champ at the bit':
champ at the bit | To bite the bit, especially when restless. |
Champ at the Bit | To show sheer willingness to do something or become impatient to begin it |
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