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get the bit between teeth

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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)

See also: bit, get, teeth