THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Full of beans
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Very energetic and enthusiastic.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- The children were full of beans after the outdoor games.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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The children were ________ after the outdoor games.
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Full of beans — Very energetic and enthusiastic.
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When to use it
Use this informal UK expression warmly for someone lively and ready to do things. It is natural in friendly conversation.
More examples in context
- I arrived full of beans and ready to start the workshop.
- She was still full of beans after a day of helping at the festival.
Usage note
This lesson teaches the UK energy-and-enthusiasm meaning. It is figurative, so the person does not need to have eaten beans.
A short conversation
A: Are you too tired for a walk?
B: Not at all. I am full of beans today.
A: Let us take the longer route, then.
One more practice question
How is a person who is full of beans feeling in this UK use?
A. Exhausted and unable to show interest.
B. Lively and enthusiastic.
Check your answer
B. The idiom describes energy and enthusiasm.
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