Chafe at the Bit

Definition:

To feel impatient, frustrated, or restless due to being constrained or restricted.

Senses and Usages:

1. (Idiom) Used figuratively to express a strong desire for freedom or to take action.
2. (Horse Racing) Used literally to describe a horse that pulls and tugs at the bit due to being eager to move forward.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. After being on bed rest for a week, Sarah was chafing at the bit to go outside and take a long walk.
• 2. The adventurous teenager chafed at the bit, longing to explore the world beyond her small town.
• 3. The new horse at the stable was chafing at the bit, its energy barely contained as it eagerly awaited its turn to race.

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