full of beans

Example Sentences

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He jogged up the mountain and back, full of beans, showing off but also sharing his enthusiasm and demonstrating a skill that gave confidence that this 20-something conductor had the chops.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

Ralphie is now a happy little boy, who Jon describes as "full of beans, a little whirlwind around the house".

From BBC • Jan. 2, 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

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