raring to go

Idioms

Very eager to begin, as in The children were all dressed and raring to go. This idiom uses raring for rearing, and alludes to a horse's standing on its hind legs when it is anxious to get moving. [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

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While American oil producers have expressed hesitancy about rushing back to Venezuela, the companies that provide them with equipment and expertise, such as Halliburton, are raring to go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Rees-Zammit said: "Everyone's locked in on what's next. Japan will be a tough game, but everyone is raring to go and is buying in 100%. We're all ready."

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

With England six days away from taking on France in their opening Group D game at Euro 2025, Sarina Wiegman's "special player" is fit and raring to go.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Come spring, after a long winter, we’re raring to go.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

I’m up with the sun every morning, raring to go.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

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