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Straight From the Horse's Mouth

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Q: Is it "champing at the bit" or "chomping at the bit"? I'm champing/chomping at the bit to know! -- Leigh, via email

A: Whoa! Easy there, Seabiscuit. Hold your horses!

Now that you've been reined in and are resting easy in the harness, I'll remind you that many terms in English are derived from horseback riding. Don't worry; I'm saddling ...Read more

 

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