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[lick one's
chops] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think about somethingpleasant; enjoy the thought
of something.
John is licking his chopsabout the steak dinner tonight.
Tom is licking his chops about thelifeguard job he will have at the beach next
summer.
Our team islicking its chops because we beat the champions last
night.
(From thefact that some animals lick their mouths when they expect to be
fed orwhen they see food, and after eating.) Compare: LOOK FORWARD TO, MAKEONE'S
MOUTH WATER.
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