Jody
what does "lick one's chops"mean? what does "chops"mean?
penetrating so many secrets, we cease to believe in the unknowable. But there it sits nevertheless, calmly licking its chops.—— H.L.Mencken
2014年2月3日 08:29
回答 · 1
It means it was eagerly waiting for something; anticipating; relishing the idea:
e.g. He was already licking his chops over the expected inheritance.
It comes from the idea of someone licking their lips (chops) when thinking of something good to eat.
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/lick+chops
2014年2月3日
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