full\ of\ beans

full\ of\ beans
adj. phr. slang
1. Full of pep; feeling good; in high spirits.

The football team was full of beans after winning the tournament.

The children were full of beans as they got ready for a picnic.

2. • full of prunes
Being foolish and talking nonsense.

You are full of prunes; that man's not 120 years old.


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  • Full of beans — This means to have loads of energy. It is a polite way of saying that a child is a maniac. I was often described as being full of beans as a kid and now it is my wife s way of telling me to keep still when she is trying to get to sleep. Strangely …   The American's guide to speaking British

  • full of beans — in high spirits, energetic She seems to be full of beans today. She must be excited about something …   Idioms and examples

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