"full of beans"

**fadysandy** · 09-Nov-2010, 08:01

What does it mean?

**5jj** · 09-Nov-2010, 08:02

Originally Posted by fadysandy

What does it mean?

Full of life, energy, enthusiasm.

**fadysandy** · 09-Nov-2010, 08:16

Thanks so much

**Ouisch** · 11-Nov-2010, 20:45

Actually, in AmE "full of beans" means that someone is not to be believed or that they are talking nonsense. It is the same as saying "they are full of hot air" or "full of sh*t".

**AdobeFlats** · 12-Nov-2010, 19:40

Originally Posted by fivejedjon

Full of life, energy, enthusiasm.

In British English, that's the one.

**ackeiyword** · 13-Nov-2010, 00:19

The main meaning is that someone is energetic ,but it still means nonsense and someone make serious errors.

**5jj** · 13-Nov-2010, 02:23

Originally Posted by ackeiyword

The main meaning is that someone is energetic ,but it still means nonsense and someone make serious errors.

No, it doesn't.

**Brita** · 07-Dec-2010, 04:30

In Australia "Full of Beans" refers to someone with a great deal of energy and vigor, as in "you are full of beans today."

Hope that helps.

**Vidor** · 08-Dec-2010, 19:38

Originally Posted by Ouisch

Actually, in AmE "full of beans" means that someone is not to be believed or that they are talking nonsense. It is the same as saying "they are full of hot air" or "full of sh*t".

Not according to this very website.

Free Online Dictionary lists both.

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