英语词汇bright-eyed and bushy-tailed的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
词源	bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Bright-eyed is obvious, and the bushy-tailed here is a reference to the tail of a cat, which fluffs up when the animal becomes excited. The expression means cheerful and lively, and it dates back to the 19th century.
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