Chomp At The Bit Meaning

(intransitive) To show impatience or frustration when delayed.

Example: 2004, Lisa Wang, Taipei Times read at [[1]] on 14 May 2006
  Electronics makers chomping at the bit.
2005, Guy Hedderwick, speaking to Joel Zander of Australian Broadcasting Corporation, New Zealand Knights: Outsiders read at [[2]] on 14 May 2006
  But I wouldn't say [they're frustrated], I think our players are just chomping at the bit to go.
2005, David Borges, Journal Register News Service, Schilling ‘chomping at the bit’ read at [[3]] on 14 May 2006
  Curt Schilling was "chomping at the bit" following Monday’s three-inning stint in an intrasquad minor-league game.

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