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Full of Beans

Very enthusiastic, in high spirits, energetic or elated

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  • Since eating lots of beans have an energy boosting effect on people that might make them a bit more active and exuberant. The expression might find its origin from the days when horses used in race were fed with beans. This is a lively expression which was much prevalent in 19th century.
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Many thought the old man in Marathon will give up and get lethargic but everyone was surprised to see him in full beans even at the end of race.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

Additional definitions for 'Full of Beans':

full of beansEnergetic and enthusiastic.
full of beansIncorrect; uninformed; exaggerating or expressing falsehood.
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