Get the bit between your teeth
phrase
To become determined to pursue a task, especially after initial problems or failures.
After the initial setback, she got the bit between her teeth and managed to complete the project on time.
Often appears as...
- he's got the bit between his teeth now
- she got the bit between her teeth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To handle a situation or problem with a lot of energy and determination.
Once he gets the bit between his teeth, there's no stopping him.
Often appears as...
- she's got the bit between her teeth
- get the bit between your teeth and just do it
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To become determined to pursue a task, especially after initial problems or failures.
After the initial setback, she got the bit between her teeth and managed to complete the project on time.
Often appears as...
- he's got the bit between his teeth now
- she got the bit between her teeth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To handle a situation or problem with a lot of energy and determination.
Once he gets the bit between his teeth, there's no stopping him.
Often appears as...
- she's got the bit between her teeth
- get the bit between your teeth and just do it
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Emphasis
Used when highlighting someone's strong commitment to continue despite difficulties.
Even when everyone else gave up, he got the bit between his teeth and succeeded.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Struggles
Often follows mention of a rough start before being undeterred in action.
She had trouble initially, but got the bit between her teeth and improved dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Moment of Resolve
Marks the moment when someone decides firmly to do something.
After losing the game, he got the bit between his teeth to train harder.
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Emphasis
Used when highlighting someone's strong commitment to continue despite difficulties.
Even when everyone else gave up, he got the bit between his teeth and succeeded.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Struggles
Often follows mention of a rough start before being undeterred in action.
She had trouble initially, but got the bit between her teeth and improved dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Moment of Resolve
Marks the moment when someone decides firmly to do something.
After losing the game, he got the bit between his teeth to train harder.
Pro Tip 1/3Persistence Emphasis
Used when highlighting someone's strong commitment to continue despite difficulties.
Even when everyone else gave up, he got the bit between his teeth and succeeded.
Pro Tip 2/3Initial Struggles
Often follows mention of a rough start before being undeterred in action.
She had trouble initially, but got the bit between her teeth and improved dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Moment of Resolve
Marks the moment when someone decides firmly to do something.
After losing the game, he got the bit between his teeth to train harder.
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