lick one's chops / lick one's lips

(literally) to do the math

to put one's foot down

(idiomatic, intransitive) to grit one's teeth

(idiomatic, archaic or literary) Alternative form of mutare il passo

(idiomatic) to run away; to flee

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sotto, riflettore. / in the spotlight; at the center of attention

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tra, piedi. / providing bother or frustration; in one's hair

(idiomatic, intransitive, or transitive with di) to cease one's activities; to close the doors (of); to close up shop, to close down

(idiomatic) to speed up a process, activity, etc.; to rush things