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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃɑmp/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪt
British English
tʃˈɒmp/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHOMP-at-thuh-bit
UK
CHOMP-at-thuh-bit
Listen in Context
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.