prendre le mors aux dents

French

Etymology

Literally, “to take the bit to the teeth”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pʁɑ̃.dʁə l(ə) mɔ.ʁ‿o dɑ̃/

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Verb

prendre le mors aux dents

1. (equestrianism) to champ at the bit
2. (figuratively) to get the bit between one's teeth

See also

• ronger son frein