I'm sure they're licking their chops.

We came back licking our wounds.

[Players such as Brooks, Barber and Quarles make sure every member of the defense chops his share of lumber.] The main word is accountability, ... You have to be accountable because you have Derrick Brooks watching you on film the day after. If you're not doing your job, he'll let you know.

I always busted his chops!

It's quicker, easier, and involves less licking

It was licking at our heels. My shoes were singed.