Meaning of chomp at the bit | Babel Free
Definitions
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
intransitive
Examples
“Electronics makers chomping at the bit.”
“But I wouldn't say [they're frustrated], I think our players are just chomping at the bit to go.”
“Curt Schilling was "chomping at the bit" following Monday’s three-inning stint in an intrasquad minor-league game.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.