Phrase in 30 Seconds
An 'eager beaver' is someone who is very enthusiastic and works harder than everyone else.
- Means: A person who is extremely enthusiastic and works very hard.
- Used in: Office settings, school projects, or when someone arrives early to work.
- Don't confuse: It is not a literal beaver building a dam.
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A person who is enthusiastic and works very hard.
문화적 배경
Beavers are national symbols in Canada, which reinforces the positive, industrious connotation of the phrase. In some tech cultures, being an 'eager beaver' is seen as a sign of high potential.
Use it carefully
Don't use it to describe your boss unless you are very close.
Use it carefully
Don't use it to describe your boss unless you are very close.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best way to describe someone who loves working hard.
Which sentence is correct?
The phrase is 'eager beaver' used as a noun.
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연습 문제 은행
2 연습 문제Which sentence is correct?
The phrase is 'eager beaver' used as a noun.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문Usually yes, but it can be sarcastic.
관련 표현
Go-getter
synonymSomeone who is ambitious.
Busy bee
similarSomeone who is always active.
어디서 쓸까?
Office Morning
Boss: Why are you here at 7 AM?
Employee: I wanted to get a head start! I'm an eager beaver.
Classroom
Student A: Did you see Sam? He finished the test in ten minutes.
Student B: Yeah, he's such an eager beaver.
암기하기
기억법
Think of a beaver with a hard hat and a clipboard, running around building a dam very fast!
시각적 연상
Imagine a classroom where one student is standing up, waving their hand, and holding three extra books. That's your eager beaver.
Rhyme
The eager beaver is a high achiever.
Story
Tim wanted to impress his boss. He arrived at 6 AM. He cleaned the office. He organized the files. His boss walked in and said, 'Tim, you are such an eager beaver!'
In Other Languages
Many languages have terms for 'hard worker', but the animal metaphor is unique to English. Other languages might use 'workaholic' or 'busy bee'.
Word Web
챌린지
For one day, try to use the phrase 'eager beaver' when you see someone working hard.
Review in 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, and 14 days.
발음
Long 'e' sound.
Rhymes with fever.
격식 수준 스펙트럼
He demonstrates exceptional dedication. (Work performance)
He is very enthusiastic about his work. (Work performance)
He's such an eager beaver. (Work performance)
He's a total grinder. (Work performance)
The phrase emerged in the 1930s. It combines the adjective 'eager' with the beaver, an animal known for its tireless work ethic.
재미있는 사실
The beaver is the national animal of Canada, which is why the term fits so well in North American English.
문화 노트
Beavers are national symbols in Canada, which reinforces the positive, industrious connotation of the phrase.
“He's a real Canadian eager beaver!”
In some tech cultures, being an 'eager beaver' is seen as a sign of high potential.
“We need more eager beavers on this team.”
대화 시작하기
Do you know anyone who is an eager beaver?
자주 하는 실수
He is an eager-beavering.
He is an eager beaver.
L1 Interference
She is a beaver eager.
She is an eager beaver.
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Ser un trabajador incansable
English uses a specific animal idiom; Spanish uses a descriptive phrase.
Un bourreau de travail
The French term implies a 'workaholic' rather than just 'enthusiastic'.
Ein Arbeitstier
German is more direct about the 'animal' aspect.
働き者 (Hatarakimono)
Lack of figurative animal imagery.
شخص مجتهد جداً (Shakhs mujtahid jiddan)
No idiomatic animal comparison.
Spotted in the Real World
“You're such an eager beaver, Jim.”
Dwight is mocking Jim for working hard.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners think it means the same as eager beaver.
A workaholic is addicted to work; an eager beaver is just enthusiastic.
자주 묻는 질문 (1)
Usually yes, but it can be sarcastic.
basic understanding
