| 词汇 | be straining at the leash |
| 释义 | Idiom be straining at the leash to be very eager to do something that you are being prevented from doing at the present time.Meanwhile we hear that our soldiers have reached a peak of fitness and are straining at the leash. strain at the leashTo try to take action, especially when faced with obstacles. The phrase alludes to a dog pulling at its leash because it wants to walk at a different pace or in a different direction than its owner. Ever since she got her driver's license, my daughter has been straining at the leash for more freedom. strain at the leash1. Lit. [for a dog] to pull very hard on its leash. It's hard to walk Fido, because he is always straining at the leash. I wish that this dog would not strain at the leash. It's very hard on me. 2. Fig. [for a person] to want to move ahead with things, aggressively and independently. She wants to fix things right away. She is straining at the leash to get started. Paul is straining at the leash to get on the job. be straining at the leashIf someone is straining at the leash, they are very eager to do things. Note: A `leash' is a long thin piece of leather or chain, which you attach to a dog's collar so that you can keep the dog under control. The players all know that there are plenty of youngsters straining at the leash to take their places if they don't perform. strain at the leashbe eager to begin or do something.strain at the ˈleash(informal) want to be free from control; want to do something very much: Why don’t you let her leave home? Can’t you see she’s straining at the leash?He’s straining at the leash to leave Britain for somewhere sunnier.A leash is a long piece of leather, chain or rope used for holding and controlling a dog. |
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