champ at the bit or chomp at the bit
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thể hiện sự bất耐 hoặc thất vọng khi bị trì hoãn
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “champ at the bit or chomp at the bit” mean?
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
Is “champ at the bit or chomp at the bit” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.