lick one's chops

成語所屬單字chop

lick one's chops — 慣用語

1. to show that you are eagerly looking forward to something enjoyable, especially

1.慣用語
釋義

垂涎欲滴;翹首以盼

to show that you are eagerly looking forward to something enjoyable, especially food or an opportunity.

例句

The children were licking their chops as the waiter brought out the cake.

Investors were licking their chops at the chance to buy the company shares.