摩拳擦掌

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fig. to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms (idiom) · to roll up one's sleeves for battle · eager to get into action or start on a task

Meanings

  1. fig. to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms (idiom)
  2. to roll up one's sleeves for battle
  3. eager to get into action or start on a task

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