full of beans
Lively, energetic, in high spirits, as in The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip. This expression has no valid explanation. [c. 1840]
Also, full of prunes. Acting foolish, talking nonsense, as in One cup of coffee won't hurt you—you're full of prunes. [c. 1930] Also see full of crap.
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Words nearby full of beans
full-moon maple, full-mouthed, full nelson, fullness, fullness of time, full of beans, full of crap, full of hot air, full of it, full of oneself, full-on
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