Lick (one's) chops In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lick (one's) chops", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-09-19 12:09

Meaning of Lick (one's) chops

Synonyms:

lick one's lips

Lick (one's) chops informal verb phrase

To anticipate doing something with great eagerness, pleasure or excitement

I was licking my chops when I smelled grilled steak.

She licked her chops before taking a big bite out of a cup cake.

She was licking my chops when looking at all the clothing items in the store.

Other phrases about:

to look forward to (something)

To eagerly await a future event or situation

pin (all) your hopes on somebody/somethingpin your faith on somebody/something

To have expectations that something or someone will help you achieve success

beat (one) to the punch

If you beat someone to the punch, you do something before he or she does.

Grammar and Usage of Lick (one's) chops

Verb Forms

  • licking one's chops
  • to lick one's chops
  • licks one's chops
  • licked one's chops
  • Possessive Adjectives

    • lick her chops
    • lick his chops
    • lick my chops
    • lick our chops
    • lick their chops
    • lick your chops

The verb "lick" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Lick (one's) chops

This idiom has been used since the mid 17th century. 

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