Biting the bit, heard by Christina in Oakland on the BBC in a political story, may overlap with champing at the bit, meaning eager or raring to go. Horse tack suggests another possible shade in meaning. A horse that bites hard or gnashes at the bit...
What’s the difference between champing at the bit and faunching at the bit? Champing, or chomping, means you’re pumped up and ready to go, while faunching — more common in the Southwest — implies more anger and frustration. This is part...
Is it rearing to go or raring to go? Champing at the bit or chomping at the bit? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Raring to Go” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, Gran and Martha. This is Terry calling from San Diego...
