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Englishbe full of beans
Meaning: To be lively and full of energy.
Example: “The kids were full of beans after the birthday party.”
Origin: Horses fed on beans were known for being lively and frisky, and the phrase was first said of them. Applied to energetic people, it dates from the 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Avoir la pêche Literally: To have the peach- French: Avoir la patate Literally: To have the fry / to have the potato
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