champ at the bit in French
champ at the bit in French is prendre le mors aux dents, ronger son frein, se ronger les ongles.
champ at the bit in French
prendre le mors aux dents
(intransitive, horses) To bite the bit, especially when restless.
ronger son frein
(intransitive, idiomatic, of a person) To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
se ronger les ongles
(intransitive, idiomatic, of a person) To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
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What is "champ at the bit" in French?
"champ at the bit" in French is prendre le mors aux dents, ronger son frein, se ronger les ongles.
Are there other ways to say "champ at the bit" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "champ at the bit": prendre le mors aux dents, ronger son frein, se ronger les ongles.
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