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Meaning of chomp at the bit | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

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.

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