STRAIN AT THE LEASH - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
strain at the leash (verb phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Eagerly wanting to do something, not able to be patient
Ví dụ:
The team was straining at the leash to start the project
strain at the leash (verb phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
For an animal, to pull hard against its leash because it wants to move at a faster pace or toward a specific direction
Ví dụ:
My dog was straining at the leash, ready to chase the squirrel
Cách sử dụng
The expression "strain at the leash" means to be eager or enthusiastic to do something, but being held back or restrained from doing so. It originated from dogs that are held back by a leash and want to run and play. The phrase can be used in many different situations, such as describing a person who is excited to start a new project but is waiting for the go-ahead from their boss, or a child who is eager to go outside and play but has to finish their homework first.
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