eager beaver

Noun

A person who is willing to work very hard.

ریشه

Originated in the 20th century in the US military to describe someone who is overly zealous in carrying out their duties.

مثال

• She's always the first one in the office and the last one to leave. She's a real eager beaver.
• He's an eager beaver, always volunteering for extra tasks.
• The eager beaver of the team finished the project ahead of schedule.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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