i see you stand like greyhounds in the slips

The phrase "I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips" is a line from William Shakespeare's play Henry V. In the context of the play, it is spoken by the character King Henry, just before the battle of Agincourt. The phrase is used metaphorically to describe the eager and alert stance of his soldiers, waiting for the battle to begin. "Greyhounds in the slips" refers to the moment when racing greyhounds are released from their holding area (slips) and eagerly await the race to start. It signifies a state of readiness and anticipation. In this context, King Henry is observing his soldiers, who are poised and ready to engage in battle with the same intensity and anticipation as greyhounds waiting to be released.