What does the cryptic crossword clue "Person holding cup? I bet that gets smashed — it's what impatient waiters do (5,2,3,3)" mean?

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Person holding cup? I bet that gets smashed — it's what impatient waiters do (5,2,3,3)

Q: What is the answer to "Person holding cup? I bet that gets smashed — it's what impatient waiters do (5,2,3,3)"?

The answer is CHAMP AT THE BIT.

Times Cryptic #29073 | 22 Across | 2024-11-13

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CHAMP[ion], (I BET THAT)*.

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