Bright–eyed–and–bushy–tailed
having bright eyes.
alertly eager.
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, alertly eager; full of energy and enthusiasm:
Get a good night’s sleep so you’ll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the morning.
adjective
eager; fresh and enthusiastic
(informal) bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, keen, confident, and alert
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