Idiom Breakdown

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

English coordinated pairs

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Definition

Eager, alert, enthusiastic, and lively.

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In Context

""They're eager to learn, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed," coach Jon Gruden said."

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Also Said As

bouncy
chipper
dashing
high-spirited
lively
pert
spirited
peppy