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1 take the bit between its teeth
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2 bit
n. bit (computers), binaire cijfer--------n. stukje; beetje; klein muntstuk; boor; bit (in de mond v.e. paard)[ bit]2 beetje ⇒ stukje, kleinigheid3 beetje ⇒ ogenblikje, momentje6 schaafijzer/beitel/mes♦voorbeelden:〈 informeel〉 a bit at a time • bij beetjes, stukje voor stukjethat was a bit much for me • dat was me wat te veel〈 informeel〉 bit by bit • bij beetjes, stukje voor stukjetear something to bits • iets in stukken/stukjes scheurennot a bit better • geen haar beternot a bit (of it) • helemaal niet(s), geen zierhe is a bit of a liar • hij is nogal een leugenaara bit of advice • een goede raada bit of news • een nieuwtje3 wait a bit! • wacht even!take the bit between its teeth • op hol slaan 〈 van paard〉; 〈 figuurlijk〉 (te) hard van stapel lopen
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take the bit between teeth — get/take the bit between (your) teeth British, American & Australian, American to start doing something in a very keen way. When the team really gets the bit between their teeth, they are almost impossible to beat … New idioms dictionary
take 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 between your teeth — get/take the bit between (your) teeth British, American & Australian, American to start doing something in a very keen way. When the team really gets the bit between their teeth, they are almost impossible to beat … New idioms dictionary
have the bit between teeth — have the bit between (your) teeth British, American & Australian get/take the bit between (your) teeth to start doing something in a very keen way. Caroline had the bit between her teeth and nothing would stop her from finding out the truth … New idioms dictionary
get the bit between teeth — get/take the bit between (your) teeth British, American & Australian, American to start doing something in a very keen way. When the team really gets the bit between their teeth, they are almost impossible to beat … New idioms 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
take the bit between your teeth — Meaning Take control of a situation. Origin Like a horse that takes bites on the bit and takes control away from its rider … Meaning and origin of phrases
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
have the bit between your teeth — have the bit between (your) teeth British, American & Australian get/take the bit between (your) teeth to start doing something in a very keen way. Caroline had the bit between her teeth and nothing would stop her from finding out the truth … New idioms dictionary
get the bit between your teeth — get/take the bit between (your) teeth British, American & Australian, American to start doing something in a very keen way. When the team really gets the bit between their teeth, they are almost impossible to beat … New idioms dictionary
take the bit in one's teeth — take (or get or have) the bit in (or between) one s teeth begin to tackle a problem or task in a determined or independent way … Useful english dictionary