Get the bit between your teeth

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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.
Visual representation of "get the bit between your teeth" - To become determined to pursue a task, especially after initial problems or failures.

Often appears as...

  • he's got the bit between his teeth now
  • she got the bit between her teeth

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Idiomatic

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Persistence Emphasis

Used when highlighting someone's strong commitment to continue despite difficulties.

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Even when everyone else gave up, he got the bit between his teeth and succeeded.
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Initial Struggles

Often follows mention of a rough start before being undeterred in action.

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She had trouble initially, but got the bit between her teeth and improved dramatically.
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Moment of Resolve

Marks the moment when someone decides firmly to do something.

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After losing the game, he got the bit between his teeth to train harder.
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