Meaning of 'Champing at the bit'
What does the saying 'Champing at the bit' mean?
Idiom: Champing at the bit
Meaning:
To betray impatience, as to begin some action. "I'm champing at the bit to tell you" "Chomping at the bit" is also commonly used, though some regard it as an error.
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