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Chafe at the bit
verb
Definitions
1.
verb
To bite the bit, especially when restless
2.
verb
(of a person) to show impatience or frustration when delayed
Synonyms
chafe at the bit
champ at the bit
chomp at the bit
faunch
fauch
chafe
chafen
lick one's chops
put the bite on
snaffle
bite
fret
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