(the bit)

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• the bit in — ● bit …   Useful english dictionary

• On the bit — A horse correctly on the bit with a soft contact, due to impulsion causing him to raise his back. The phrases on the bit , behind the bit and above the bit are equestrian terms used to describe a horse s posture relative to the reins and the… …   Wikipedia

• champ at the bit — {v. phr.} To be eager to begin; be tired of being held back; want to start. * /The horses were champing at the bit, anxious to start racing./ * /As punishment John was kept after school for two hours. He was champing at the bit to go out./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

• champ at the bit — {v. phr.} To be eager to begin; be tired of being held back; want to start. * /The horses were champing at the bit, anxious to start racing./ * /As punishment John was kept after school for two hours. He was champing at the bit to go out./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

• champ at the bit — phrasal or champ the bit 1. of a horse : to bite or gnash a bit in unruliness or impatience the mustang snorted and champed the bit … ready to bolt Zane Grey 2. : to be impatient of restraint or inactivity Gaul may champ the bit and foam in… …   Useful english dictionary

• get/take the bit between your teeth — to start doing something in a very enthusiastic and determined way He can be lazy about doing his work, but when he gets the bit between his teeth there s no stopping him. • • • Main Entry: ↑bit get/take the bit between your teeth see ↑bit, 2 • …   Useful english dictionary

• champing at the bit — waiting in an impatient way to do something We ve all been champing at the bit to get started on the project. • • • Main Entry: ↑champ * * * ˌchamping at the ˈbit idiom (informal) impatient to do or start doing sth • …   Useful english dictionary

• champ at the bit — verb a) to bite the bit, especially when restless Pittsburgh supercomputer is complete, and scientists are champing at the bit to use it. b) (of a person) to show impatience or frustration when delayed Everyone is champing at the bit to be… …   Wiktionary

• on the bit — On a tight rein • • • Main Entry: ↑bit * * * on the bit (or bridle) (of a horse) ridden with a light but firm contact on the mouth, and accepting the bit in a calm and relaxed manner …   Useful english dictionary

• get the bit between your teeth — get/take/the bit between your teeth british phrase to start doing something with a determined attitude and a lot of energy Once he’s got the bit between his teeth, there’s no stopping him. Thesaurus: to start doing somethingsynonym Main entry:… …   Useful english dictionary

• take\ the\ bit\ in\ one's\ mouth — • take the bit in one s mouth • take the bit in one s teeth adv. phr. To have your own way; take charge of things; take control of something. When Mary wanted something, she was likely to take the bit in her teeth and her parents could do nothing …   Словарь американских идиом