Bit between your teeth meaning
What does the saying 'Bit between your teeth' mean?
Idiom: Bit between your teeth
Meaning:
If you take or have the bit between your teeth, you take or have control of a situation. (Bit = piece of metal in a horse's mouth)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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