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What does “full of beans” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
Very energetic and lively (informal)
“The dog was full of beans this morning.”
From the B2 lesson Full of Beans (energy and routines).
C1
Very energetic and lively (informal)
“The kids were full of beans this morning.”
Say it smoothly: “fu-luv-beans”
From the C1 lesson Full of Beans (energy and routines).
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What does “full of beans” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“full of beans” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 4 (Communication, Decisions and Habits) and Everyday English Chunks C1 Pack 4 (Communication, Decisions and Habits).
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