chomping at the bit
Example Sentences
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While the biopic and buzz around Garner’s portrayal of the “Like a Virgin” star had fans of the two blondes chomping at the bit, all is not lost: Art captures life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
He also has been chomping at the bit for a chance to face off against Mr. Trump, whom Mr. Christie endorsed in 2016 and on whose transition team he served.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
“We have a bunch of young guys that are just chomping at the bit and really pushing everybody, so it’s been a good mix of older guys and younger guys in camp.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2023
It'll be interesting to see what they do next, because I know Amazon's probably chomping at the bit to give them another season of something.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2023
I don’t need to fish for juicy gossip; I know Violet’s been chomping at the bit to tell me in person.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
