raring to go - Extremely eager to get started. This American locution of the late nineteenth century uses “raring” for “rearing,” the verb still used for what a lively horse does when it stands on its hind legs and is clearly eager to get moving. A colloquialism of the twentieth century, it appeared in F. N. Hart’s The Bellamy Trial (1927): “Both sides are rarin’ to go.”
Related Terms and Synonyms
- Revved up
- Champing at the bit
- Itching to start
- Fired up
- Ready and rarin'
Similar Expressions
- Champing at the bit - Impatiently waiting to start, like a racehorse biting its bridle.
- Fired up - Full of enthusiasm and excitement.
- Ready to rock and roll - Prepared and eager to start.
Antonyms
- Unenthusiastic
- Reluctant
- Hesitant
Humor-Filled Quotes
- “If excitement were horses, I’d be galloping through the meadow of life!”
- “I’m so raring to go, I practically need a leash to hold me back!”
Proverbs
- Strike while the iron is hot - Don’t waste time, take action when opportunity arises.
- A rolling stone gathers no moss - Keeping busy and moving forward prevents stagnation.
Recommended Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies
- Books: The Bellamy Trial by F. N. Hart
- Songs: “We Will Rock You” by Queen (for those truly raring to go!)
- Movies: The Pursuit of Happyness - A perfect portrayal of inspiration and drive.
- Poetry: “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost - Navigate your excitement towards new paths.
🌟 Get ready to let your excitement run wild and free! 🌟
### Pick the idiom that means someone is very eager or enthusiastic
- [x] Raring to go
- [ ] Hitting the hay
- [ ] Under the weather
- [ ] Walking on eggshells
> **Explanation**: "Raring to go" signifies eagerness and enthusiasm, just like a horse pulling at the bit, ready to trot off.
### What term is a synonym for ‘raring to go’?
- [ ] Passing the buck
- [x] Champing at the bit
- [ ] Kicking the bucket
- [ ] Sitting on the fence
> **Explanation**: Both "raring to go" and "champing at the bit" indicate an impatient readiness to start something.
### Which phrase means the opposite of "raring to go"?
- [x] Unenthusiastic
- [ ] Fired up
- [ ] All systems go
- [ ] Ready to rock and roll
> **Explanation**: Being unenthusiastic means lacking enthusiasm, which is the opposite of being raring to go.
### True or False: "The Bellamy Trial" was written in the 1920s.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation**: The book "The Bellamy Trial" by F. N. Hart, first published in 1927, contains one of the early appearances of the phrase "raring to go."
### Which idiom suggests impatience similar to 'raring to go'?
- [ ] Letting the cat out of the bag
- [x] Champing at the bit
- [ ] Biting one's tongue
- [ ] Jumping on the bandwagon
> **Explanation**: "Champing at the bit" suggests a similar impatience as "raring to go," originating from the behavior of an eager horse.
May your enthusiasm be as boundless as a wild stallion and your spirit always raring to go!
Until next time, ride the waves of life with passion and purpose. 🐎✨
Yours in expression, W. T. Wittywords
