bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
US /ˌbraɪt aɪd ənd ˌbʊʃ.i ˈteɪld/
UK /ˌbraɪt aɪd ənd ˌbʊʃ.i ˈteɪld/
1.
full of energy and enthusiasm
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She arrived at work bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to tackle the day.
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Even after a long flight, the children were still bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.