How do you use "full of beans" in a sentence?

The kids are full of beans after that sugar rush. Grandad's full of beans this morning - been up since six! I don't know where she gets her energy, always full of beans.

full of beans

Q: What does "full of beans" mean?

energetic and lively Describes someone bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Often used for children or elderly people who are surprisingly active.

Slang Term BritishAustralian Unknown informal

Meaning: energetic and lively

精力充沛、活力十足

lleno de energía y vitalidad

元気いっぱいで活発

에너지가 넘치고 활기찬.

Describes someone bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Often used for children or elderly people who are surprisingly active.

形容一个人充满活力和热情。常用于描述孩子或出人意料地活跃的老年人。

Describe a alguien que rebosa energía y entusiasmo. Se usa a menudo con niños o personas mayores que están sorprendentemente activas.

エネルギーと活力に溢れている人を表す。特に子供や、驚くほど活発な高齢者について使われることが多い。

에너지와 열정이 넘치는 사람을 묘사한다. 아이들이나 놀랍도록 활동적인 노인에게 자주 쓰인다.

Examples

The kids are full of beans after that sugar rush.
吃了糖之后，孩子们精力充沛。
Los niños están que no paran después del subidón de azúcar.
砂糖を食べた後、子供たちは元気いっぱいだ。
설탕을 먹고 나서 아이들이 에너지가 넘쳐.
Grandad's full of beans this morning - been up since six!
爷爷今天早上精神头十足——六点就起来了！
El abuelo está lleno de energía esta mañana, ¡lleva despierto desde las seis!
おじいちゃんは今朝元気いっぱいだ——6時から起きてる！
할아버지가 오늘 아침 기운이 넘쳐—6시부터 일어나 계셨어!
I don't know where she gets her energy, always full of beans.
不知道她的精力从哪来的，总是活力满满。
No sé de dónde saca la energía, siempre está que no para.
彼女のエネルギーはどこから来るのか、いつも元気いっぱいだ。
그녀의 에너지가 어디서 나오는지 모르겠어, 항상 활기가 넘쳐.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: casual, family

Tone: affectionate or exasperated

✓ Do Say

Describe energetic people
形容精力充沛的人
describir a personas enérgicas
元気な人を表現する
활기찬 사람을 묘사할 때
Comment on vitality
评论活力
comentar sobre la vitalidad
活力についてコメントする
활력에 대해 이야기할 때

✗ Don't Say

In formal contexts
在正式场合中不宜使用
En contextos formales
フォーマルな場面では不適切
격식 있는 상황에서

Origin & History

Originally referred to horses fed on beans, which made them energetic and spirited. Transferred to humans in the 19th century.

Cultural Context

Era: timeless

Generation: all ages

Social background: all