eager beaver

noun
UK: /ˌiːɡə ˈbiːvə/
US: /ˌiːɡər ˈbiːvər/

  1. A person who is very enthusiastic and hardworking.

    1. He is a real eager beaver, always the first to arrive.
    2. She's such an eager beaver; you can always count on her to volunteer for extra tasks.

Synonyms

workaholic go-getter overachiever enthusiast
eager beaver idiom

  1. To be overly enthusiastic or hardworking, often to an excessive degree.

    1. Don't be such an eager beaver; take a break.
    2. I don't want to seem like an eager beaver, but I'm keen to get started on this project immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "eager beaver" is /ˌiːɡə ˈbiːvə/ in British English and /ˌiːɡər ˈbiːvər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eager beaver": workaholic, go-getter, overachiever, enthusiast.

Example usage of "eager beaver": "He is a real eager beaver, always the first to arrive.". More examples on the page.