How to Pronounce "chomp at the bit"

expression

ˈtʃɑmp/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪt

CHOMP-at-thuh-bit

tʃˈɒmp/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪt

CHOMP-at-thuh-bit

Definition

To be very eager or impatient to start something or take action.

American English

ˈtʃɑmp/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪt

British English

tʃˈɒmp/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪt

CHOMP-at-thuh-bit

The children were chomping at the bit to open their presents.

He was chomping at the bit to start his new job.

Fans were chomping at the bit for the concert to begin.

I’m chomping at the bit to try out my new bike.