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in_the_loop_183 a person who is very excited and enthusiastic about pursuing some activity The expression suggests the image of an anxiously working beaver, which is reputed to be an active, industrious animal. It has a slightly negative connotation, as of someone eager to impress others with his/her effort.

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EAGER BEAVER Paul just discovered jogging as a form of exercise, and he went out and bought new running shoes, a new tracksuit, and all the other gear that goes along with it. He’s a real eager beaver about jogging.Dieting must be done slowly and carefully. Don’t be such an eager beaver to lose weight that you harm yourself by not eating anything. People: descriptions of people (nouns)

Id	in_the_loop_183
Idiom	EAGER BEAVER
Definition	a person who is very excited and enthusiastic about pursuing some activity
Examples	Paul just discovered jogging as a form of exercise, and he went out and bought new running shoes, a new tracksuit, and all the other gear that goes along with it. He’s a real eager beaver about jogging. Dieting must be done slowly and carefully. Don’t be such an eager beaver to lose weight that you harm yourself by not eating anything.
Extra Info	The expression suggests the image of an anxiously working beaver, which is reputed to be an active, industrious animal. It has a slightly negative connotation, as of someone eager to impress others with his/her effort.
Category	People: descriptions of people (nouns)

Eager Beaver Loop Person Excited Enthusiastic Pursuing Activity