- at the bit
- See: CHAMP AT THE BIT.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
at the bit
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the bit in — ● bit … Useful english dictionary
On the bit — A horse correctly on the bit with a soft contact, due to impulsion causing him to raise his back. The phrases on the bit , behind the bit and above the bit are equestrian terms used to describe a horse s posture relative to the reins and the… … Wikipedia
on the bit — On a tight rein • • • Main Entry: ↑bit * * * on the bit (or bridle) (of a horse) ridden with a light but firm contact on the mouth, and accepting the bit in a calm and relaxed manner … Useful english dictionary
off the bit — On a loose rein • • • Main Entry: ↑bit * * * off the bit (or bridle) (of a horse) ridden on a loose rein to allow it to gallop freely, esp. at the end of a race … Useful english dictionary
behind the bit — adjective An equestrian term, meaning that the horse is evading the bit … Wiktionary
behind the bit — (of a horse) carrying its head with the chin tucked in so that it evades contact with the bit … Useful english dictionary
at the bit — See: CHAMP AT THE BIT … Dictionary of American idioms
behind the bit — When a horse places his head down to evade contact with the bit … Equestrian sports dictionary
on the bit — Descriptive of a horse that s being restrained by pressure on the bit … Equestrian sports dictionary
at\ the\ bit — See: champ at the bit … Словарь американских идиом
