What Does “be full of beans” mean?
Definition:
1. If someone is full of beans, they are active, lively, healthy and have a lot of energy and enthusiasm (British English.)
2. In American English, the phrase means full of nonsense
Origin
The expression comes from Europe in the 14th century when horses were fed with beans grown solely for fodder. Horses that were fed beans were apparently more energetic and livelier.
When the phrase refers to something nonsensical, not truthful, the meaning is considered a euphemism from the expression full of sh*t.
Synonyms
Here are some synonyms of the phrase:
– enthusiastic
– bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
– fnergetic
– full of pep
– full of piss and vinegar
– full of vitality
– high-spirited
– lively
Example(s)
They are such beautiful young girls full of beans.
He’s always full of beans when he goes to work.
Shut up. You’re just full of beans.
I don’t believe what he’s saying. He’s full of beans.
