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- adjective idiomatic
Alert and in aneager ,frisky , orplayful mood ; full of life.
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mialuthien commented on the word bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
= alert and awake
July 25, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
(and not hung over at the same time)
July 25, 2008
sionnach commented on the word bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
It's more than just "alert" - there's a connotation of being eager, rearing to go, as well.
July 25, 2008
bilby commented on the word bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
Just look at a picture of a bilby!
July 25, 2008