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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed |
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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Fig. awake and alert. (Often used ironically, as in the first example. The idea is that one is like a frisky animal, such as a squirrel.) Jill: Hi, Jane! How are you on this beautiful morning? Jane: Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, just as you might expect, since I've only had three hours of sleep. Despite the early hour, Dennis was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. See also: and How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When you get a call from Bill Belichick and you're a free agent and you're coming from a situation that was hardly ever bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, it's an opportunity you want to take advantage of," Jordan said. But Sheff says these Titans are more experienced — not to mention bright-eyed and bushy-tailed — and will be ready to play, regardless of the hour. Across the country this summer, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed interns walked into a dramatic summer storm in the newspaper industry. |
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