Get the bit between (one's) teeth In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get the bit between (one's) teeth", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-05-13 05:05

Meaning of Get the bit between (one's) teeth

Synonyms:

take the bit between someone's teeth , all of a flutter , be heavily into something

Get the bit between (one's) teeth Verb + object/complement

"Get" can be replaced by "take".

To start doing something decisively and energetically

Once he loves it, he gets/takes the bit between his teeth and there's no stopping him.

By getting the bit between his teeth, he worked his way to the top.

As long as she gets the bit between her teeth, I believe that she will become unrivaled in her class.

Other phrases about:

go down swinging/fighting

to fight until the very end

be champing at the bit

Can't wait to do something

psyched up

Ecstatic and mentally ready (for something).

a man/woman on a mission

Someone who is very determined to do something or achieve what they want

Grammar and Usage of Get the bit between (one's) teeth

Verb Forms

got the bit between (one's) teeth
getting the bit between (one's) teeth
gets the bit between (one's) teeth

The verb " get" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Get the bit between (one's) teeth

A bit is a mouthpiece used to control the motions of a horse. It's usually set up so that pulling on the reins causes the bit to rub into the horse's soft parts of the muzzle, forcing it to turn its head. This term refers to a horse chewing on the bit and wresting authority from the rider. The expression first appears in John Dryden's satirical poem The Medal, published in 1682

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .