chomp at the bit

To be impatient or eager for something to happen or over some delay. Used to liken someone to an overexcited horse straining against its bit (the metal piece of the harness that fits between its jaws). The crowd chomped at the bit to see the unveiling of the new building. I've chomped at the bit for an opportunity like this my entire life!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Iustus	-	Late Roman
Trajan	TRAY-jən (English)	History, Macedonian
Nana (1)	-	Greek
Athanasia	-	Greek, Ancient Greek
Perez	-	Biblical
Fink	[fiŋk]