February 22, 2012

Idiom: full of beans

To be full of beans means to be in high spirits: to be full of energy, health and enthusiasm.

Examples of use:

a) My children are always full of beans when they get up in the morning.

b) You're full of beans today!


Here are some more idioms based on beans:

1. To spill the beans is to reveal a secret or private information.

Example of use: My friend has spilt the beans and told everyone I work with that I have a new job.


2. Not to have a bean means to be penniless, have no money at all.

Example of use: I have spent all my money and now I don't have a bean.

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