champed at bit (verb) champ at the bit: burst with energy
Sinonime: abatement, abeyance,
absolution, acquittal, alleviation, amnesty,
anchor*, clearance,
clemency, commute, deferment, freeing, let-up, lifeboat, lifesaver,
mitigation, palliation,
pardon, postponement,
release, remission, respite,
spring*, stay, suspension, truce