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In particular, the verb in the expression champing at the bit is intransitive, so it would be ungrammatical to say chomping at the bit (since chomp, being a transitive verb, needs an object); you could say chomping the bit instead, but that really lacks the impact of champing at the bit.
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Bit (horse) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A bit used in equestrian activities is a piece of metal or similar synthetic material that is placed in the mouth of a horse or other equid and allows a rider to control the animal. It rests on the ...
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Definitions and Word Differences question: I hear people say chomping at the bit and champing at the bit are both correct? Champing is the original form -- it is still currently endorsed as the only correct ... Wnat is a bit? What is champing? Chomping at the bit? Champing at the bit? Do pibulls bit people? Why do hamsters...
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Definition of be chomping at the bit in the Idioms Dictionary. be chomping at the bit phrase. What does be chomping at the bit expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary. ... be champing/chomping at the bit also be chafing at the bit...
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"We noticed that when [contemporary] horses chew on the bit, it leaves distinct wear patterns on the premolar teeth which were fairly easy to discern," Anthony said. "We assumed that if the earliest ridden horses were bitted, even with rope bits, their premolar teeth would bear [similar] microscopic marks."
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EL SEGUNDO, CA — Even for those who follow the Los Angeles Kings, it is rather astonishing that they have developed their own number one goalie just ... 28 Responses to “Jonathan Bernier: Chomping At The Bit” ... Jonathan Bernier Chomping At The Bit - Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum Says: July 29, 2008 at 7:39 AM...
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Jess Weixler wants to examine Teeth. ... Also In This Week's Movies Section ... by Sam Adams...
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Some of you have asked us questions about how we plan to price AFCS. Through this blog post we'd like to better understand your preferences and opinions and provide enough context for you to map our ... Our overall approach to determining the AFCS pricing models is built on four key tenets: ... * No Barriers To Adoption:
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