English Language Tests, Intermediate level
ESL/EFL Test #318 [color=blue]“English Slang Idioms (39)”, question 2
“I think that this class of police cadets will do very well. They are all chomping at the … to get out there and fight crime,” the instructor said to the captain.
(a) carrot
(b) food
(c) wood
(d) bit
English Language Tests, Intermediate level
ESL/EFL Test #318 [color=blue]“English Slang Idioms (39)”, answer 2
“I think that this class of police cadets will do very well. They are all chomping at the bit to get out there and fight crime,” the instructor said to the captain.
Correct answer: (d) bit
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What is the meaning of “chomping at the bit”?