chomp at the bit

US /tʃɑmp æt ðə bɪt/
UK /tʃɑmp æt ðə bɪt/
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estar ansioso, estar impaciente

to be eager or impatient to do something

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The students were chomping at the bit to start their summer vacation.
Os alunos estavam ansiosos para começar as férias de verão.
After months of training, the athletes were chomping at the bit to compete.
Após meses de treinamento, os atletas estavam ansiosos para competir.