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Eager beaver
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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World English Dictionary
| eager beaver | |
| —n | |
| informal a person who displays conspicuous diligence, esp one who volunteers for extra work | |
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Idioms & Phrases
eager beaver
An exceptionally zealous person, one who habitually takes on more tasks or works harder than others. For example, Bill is a real eager beaver, always volunteering to stay late. This expression became especially popular during World War II, applied to recruits anxious to impress their commanding officers by such behavior. [First half of 1900s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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