get the bit between teeth

get/take the bit between your teeth

(British, American & Australian) also take the bit in your teeth (American)

to start doing something in a very keen way When the team really gets the bit between their teeth, they are almost impossible to beat. (British, American & Australian)

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Theirn	-	French
Anan (2)	AY-nən (English)	Biblical
Kishori	-	Indian, Marathi
Oidipous	-	Greek Mythology
Annott	['ænət]
Kaolin	-	English (Rare)