get/sink your teeth into something
get (one's) teeth into (something)
To start doing or become involved in something with one's utmost energy, determination, or enthusiasm. I'm always looking for a great book to get my teeth into. I'd like you to get your teeth into this new project I'm developing.
See also: get, teeth
sink (one's) teeth into (something)
To start doing or become involved in something with one's utmost energy, determination, or enthusiasm. I'm always looking for a great book to sink my teeth into. I'd like you to sink your teeth into a new project that I'm developing.
See also: sink, teeth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get your teeth into something
orsink your teeth into something
COMMON If you get your teeth into something or sink your teeth into it, you do it with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. We've not had an interesting legal case to get our teeth into for weeks. I like a nice substantial project to sink my teeth into.
See also: get, something, teeth
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
get (or sink) your teeth into
work energetically and productively on (a task).See also: get, teeth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
get/sink your ˈteeth into something
(informal) put effort and enthusiasm into something that is difficult enough to keep you interested: This job is too easy. Why can’t they give me something I can really get my teeth into?See also: get, sink, something, teeth
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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