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
- (equestrianism) to champ at the bit
- (figuratively) to get the bit between one's teeth
See also
- ronger son frein