champ at the bit
Await restlessly, eagerly
To champ at the bit is to show impatience or eagerness to act, like a horse chewing restlessly on its mouthpiece while waiting to run: The team was champing at the bit to start the project.
Also appears as chomp at the bit, with chomp now more common in American English, though traditionalists prefer champ.
State of awaiting something
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- restlessnessState of unease
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- keennessSharpness of perception
readiness · ardor · fervor · excitement · avidity · yearning · appetite · hunger
Unable to be still
- fidgetyNervously unable to settle
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- irritableEasily provoked to annoyance
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
agitated · edgy · tense · exasperated · discontented · constrained · held back · delayed
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- restlessnessState of unease
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
keenness · readiness · ardor · fervor · excitement · avidity · yearning · appetite · hunger · ambition
restless
Unable to be still
- fidgetyNervously unable to settle
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- irritableEasily provoked to annoyance
frustrated · agitated · edgy · tense · exasperated · discontented · constrained · held back · delayed · stalled
champ at the bitbide one's time
Wait for opportunity
be patient · hold one's horses · cool one's heels · sit tight · take one's time
champ at the bitdrag one's feet
Deliberately slow progress
hesitate · hold back · hang back · procrastinate · dither