be a box of birds
To be in good spirits or health. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. Once she's had some time to cheer up, she'll be a box of birds again, don't worry. Boy, you're a real box of birds today! Did you get back together with Jeff or something? Molly seems like a box of birds today—she must be over the flu.
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