full of beans

Example Sentences

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The first time full of beans that revived it for good.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

“I’ve had a hip replacement but I’m full of beans and I’m full of zest, but this is just a prompter to say ‘come on you’ve got more to do now’,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021

Campanaerts has another bash off the front, he is looking full of beans and ready to take this on.

From The Guardian • Jun. 26, 2021

She’ll get you full of beans, among other legumes, in addition to grains, nuts and eggs, and she’s full of clever, uncomplicated ideas for how you can incorporate them into breakfast, lunch and dinner.

From Washington Post • Apr. 17, 2020

They’re rambunctious, they’re full of beans; they’re tough as thirteen, they’re innocent and dirty, they don’t give a hoot.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood