lick one s chops|chops|lick Idiom

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lick one's chops|chops|lick

v. phr., informal To think about something pleasant; enjoy the thought of something. John is licking his chops about the steak dinner tonight. Tom is licking his chops about the lifeguard job he will have at the beach next summer. Our team is licking its chops because we beat the champions last night. (From the fact that some animals lick their mouths when they expect to be fed or when they see food, and after eating.)
Compare: LOOK FORWARD TO, MAKE ONE'S MOUTH WATER.

lick one's chops|chops|lick

v. phr., informal To anticipate about article pleasant; adore the anticipation of something. John is beating his chops about the steak banquet tonight. Tom is beating his chops about the lifeguard job he will accept at the bank abutting summer. Our aggregation is beating its chops because we exhausted the champions aftermost night. (From the actuality that some animals lick their mouths back they apprehend to be fed or back they see food, and afterwards eating.)
Compare: LOOK FORWARD TO, MAKE ONE'S MOUTH WATER. Dictionary