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be as keen as mustard

To be very enthusiastic about something. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. These new kids are as keen as mustard to be in the choir, so we can definitely get them to clean up the choir room for us.

See also: keen, mustard

be keen about (someone or something)

To be excited about or interested in something. Rich is very keen about this cruise he's planned for the fall. Don't take this opportunity if you aren't keen about it.

be keen on (someone or something)

To be excited about or interested in someone or something. I'm glad that Jimmy and Lena are finally going on a date, since he's been keen on her for months. Don't take this opportunity if you aren't keen on it.

See also: keen, on

be mad keen (on someone or something)

To be very enthusiastic or excited about someone or something. Oh, I've seen the way Tim smiles at you—he's definitely mad keen on you! I'm mad keen on that college, so I really hope they accept me.

have a keen interest in (something)

To be very interested in or fascinated by something. John really has a keen interest in photography lately. I didn't realize that Amie had such a keen interest in painting until I saw some of her work—she's really talented!

keen about (someone or something)

Especially excited about or interested in someone or something. I'm glad that Jimmy and Lena are finally going on a date, because he's been keen about her for months. Traveling to Tokyo last July made me really keen about learning Japanese.

keen as mustard

Very enthusiastic and excited (about or to do something). Hyphenated if used as a modifier before a noun. There are plenty of talented kids around this area who are keen as mustard to be on the team, so we should have no problem filling the spot. Silverstone plays the hardened veteran detective, while Ridley plays the keen-as-mustard rookie assigned to be her partner.

See also: keen, mustard

keen on (someone or something)

Especially excited about or interested in someone or something. I'm glad that Jimmy and Lena are finally going on a date, since he's been keen on her for months. Traveling to Tokyo last July made me really keen on learning Japanese.

See also: keen, on

peachy keen

Just fine; splendid; as good as one could hope for. Sometimes used sarcastically to imply the opposite. A: "Everyone doing all right in here?" B: "Yep, we're peachy keen!" A: "Oof, that was quite a tumble. You OK?" B: "Just peachy keen, thanks."

treat them mean, keep them keen

Neglecting a romantic partner (or a potential romantic partner) keeps them interested in you. A: "Why hasn't Tom called me yet? I thought he liked me." B: "Maybe he thinks that 'treat them mean, keep them keen' actually works."

have a keen interest in something

to have a strong interest in something; to be very interested in something. Tom had always had a keen interest in music, so he started a band. The children have a keen interest in having apet, so I bought them a cat.

keen on doing something

willing or eager to do something. Dave isn't very keen on going to the opera. The children are keen on swimming this afternoon. Shall I take them?

See also: keen, on

keen on someone or something

and keen about someone or something

to be enthusiastic about someone or something. I'm not too keen on going to Denver. Sally is fairly keen about getting a new job. Mary isn't keen on her new boss.

See also: keen, on

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

keen about, be

Be enthusiastic about. For example, He's been keen about this whole endeavor for a long time. It is also put as be keen on, which has the additional meaning "to be ardent about or in love with," as in Jim's been keen on Jane for years. With other adverbs, such as keen at and keen of, keen has been so used since the early 1500s; the current locutions, however, date from the mid-1800s.

keen as mustard

mainly BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED

If someone is keen as mustard they are very eager to do something. I have an adult pupil who scored very low in assessments but is keen as mustard. Note: You can also describe someone as mustard-keen. Sir Richard was mustard-keen to say his bit. Note: `Keen' means enthusiastic, but is also used to mean sharp when referring to the blade or cutting edge of a tool or weapon. An acidic or sour taste can also be referred to as sharp, so enthusiasm is being likened to the sharp taste or `edge' given to food by mustard.

See also: keen, mustard

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

keen as mustard

extremely eager or enthusiastic. British informal

Keen is used here to mean ‘operating on the senses like a sharp instrument’.

See also: keen, mustard

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

(as) ˌkeen as ˈmustard

(British English, informal) wanting very much to do well at something; enthusiastic: She’s as keen as mustard. She always gets here first in the morning and she’s the last to leave work in the evening.

See also: keen, mustard

be mad ˈkeen (on somebody/something)

(informal) be very interested in or enthusiastic about somebody/something: She’s been mad keen on African music ever since she came back from Zimbabwe last year. He’s mad keen on getting into the army.

peachy (keen)

mod. fine; excellent. Your idea is really peachy!

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释义	keen Related to keen: dictionary be as keen as mustard To be very enthusiastic about something. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. These new kids are as keen as mustard to be in the choir, so we can definitely get them to clean up the choir room for us. See also: keen, mustard be keen about (someone or something) To be excited about or interested in something. Rich is very keen about this cruise he's planned for the fall. Don't take this opportunity if you aren't keen about it. See also: keen be keen on (someone or something) To be excited about or interested in someone or something. I'm glad that Jimmy and Lena are finally going on a date, since he's been keen on her for months. Don't take this opportunity if you aren't keen on it. See also: keen, on be mad keen (on someone or something) To be very enthusiastic or excited about someone or something. Oh, I've seen the way Tim smiles at you—he's definitely mad keen on you! I'm mad keen on that college, so I really hope they accept me. See also: keen, mad, someone have a keen interest in (something) To be very interested in or fascinated by something. John really has a keen interest in photography lately. I didn't realize that Amie had such a keen interest in painting until I saw some of her work—she's really talented! See also: have, interest, keen keen about (someone or something) Especially excited about or interested in someone or something. I'm glad that Jimmy and Lena are finally going on a date, because he's been keen about her for months. Traveling to Tokyo last July made me really keen about learning Japanese. See also: keen keen as mustard Very enthusiastic and excited (about or to do something). Hyphenated if used as a modifier before a noun. There are plenty of talented kids around this area who are keen as mustard to be on the team, so we should have no problem filling the spot. Silverstone plays the hardened veteran detective, while Ridley plays the keen-as-mustard rookie assigned to be her partner. See also: keen, mustard keen on (someone or something) Especially excited about or interested in someone or something. I'm glad that Jimmy and Lena are finally going on a date, since he's been keen on her for months. Traveling to Tokyo last July made me really keen on learning Japanese. See also: keen, on peachy keen Just fine; splendid; as good as one could hope for. Sometimes used sarcastically to imply the opposite. A: "Everyone doing all right in here?" B: "Yep, we're peachy keen!" A: "Oof, that was quite a tumble. You OK?" B: "Just peachy keen, thanks." See also: keen, peachy treat them mean, keep them keen Neglecting a romantic partner (or a potential romantic partner) keeps them interested in you. A: "Why hasn't Tom called me yet? I thought he liked me." B: "Maybe he thinks that 'treat them mean, keep them keen' actually works." See also: keen, keep, treat Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. have a keen interest in something to have a strong interest in something; to be very interested in something. Tom had always had a keen interest in music, so he started a band. The children have a keen interest in having apet, so I bought them a cat. See also: have, interest, keen keen on doing something willing or eager to do something. Dave isn't very keen on going to the opera. The children are keen on swimming this afternoon. Shall I take them? See also: keen, on keen on someone or something and keen about someone or something to be enthusiastic about someone or something. I'm not too keen on going to Denver. Sally is fairly keen about getting a new job. Mary isn't keen on her new boss. See also: keen, on McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. keen about, be Be enthusiastic about. For example, He's been keen about this whole endeavor for a long time. It is also put as be keen on, which has the additional meaning "to be ardent about or in love with," as in Jim's been keen on Jane for years. With other adverbs, such as keen at and keen of, keen has been so used since the early 1500s; the current locutions, however, date from the mid-1800s. See also: keen The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. keen as mustard mainly BRITISH, OLD-FASHIONED If someone is keen as mustard they are very eager to do something. I have an adult pupil who scored very low in assessments but is keen as mustard. Note: You can also describe someone as mustard-keen. Sir Richard was mustard-keen to say his bit. Note: `Keen' means enthusiastic, but is also used to mean sharp when referring to the blade or cutting edge of a tool or weapon. An acidic or sour taste can also be referred to as sharp, so enthusiasm is being likened to the sharp taste or `edge' given to food by mustard. See also: keen, mustard Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. keen as mustard extremely eager or enthusiastic. British informal Keen is used here to mean ‘operating on the senses like a sharp instrument’. See also: keen, mustard Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary (as) ˌkeen as ˈmustard (British English, informal) wanting very much to do well at something; enthusiastic: She’s as keen as mustard. She always gets here first in the morning and she’s the last to leave work in the evening. See also: keen, mustard be mad ˈkeen (on somebody/something) (informal) be very interested in or enthusiastic about somebody/something: She’s been mad keen on African music ever since she came back from Zimbabwe last year. He’s mad keen on getting into the army. See also: keen, mad Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary peachy (keen) mod. fine; excellent. Your idea is really peachy! See also: keen, peachy McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: be as keen as mustard be mad keen be mad keen (on someone or something) keen as mustard a buzz kill buzzkill close with close with (someone or something) sour on sour on (someone or something) References in periodicals archive Maurice Keen used much source material but was more attached to the literary than Jean Flori, whose range is even greater. Chivalry Keen claims that when her father became involved, he attacked Keen. Man 'tried to hit ex-partner's dad with a hammer' joiner denies assaulting former girlfriend and her father West Brom are keen on Newcastle's Jacob Murphy and Swansea's Jefferson Montero West Brom eyeing moves for Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy and Swansea City's Jefferson Montero; The Baggies are after a winger and are mulling over moves About KEEN: Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that's on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Outdoor Afro Welcomes Ashley Williams, Global Marketing Director of KEEN, to Its Board of Directors However, it was not to be as Keen and company earned their finals place with a 13-9 result. Walker trios do battle in charity final; LADIES BOWLS But Leicester are also keen as they look for replacements for Riyad Mahrez who is destined to join Manchester City this summer. Newcastle launch [pounds sterling]20million bid for Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend; Palace have insisted they will not sell at that price - and they are now hoping for a bidding war with Leicester Tuesday at Keen's residence on the 700 block of Anderson Boulevard. Geneva man accused of illegal pill possession As authorities are confident they will be able to confirm Keen Warren shot Marlene, prosecutors are seeking death penalty for the suspect. DNA Evidence Links 'Killer Clown' To 27-Year-Old Murder Case In The internet is Not the Answer, for example, Keen quoted one hapless chief executive who promised that his company's new software app would soon "learn how to cure diseases, create cheap renewable energy, and perform the jobs that employ most human beings." Tech can fix its own future 8 March 2018 - US-based investing fund Keen Growth Capital has acquired a material interest in India-styled Lassi and yogurt maker DAHlicious, the firm said. Keen Growth Capital Acquires Partnership Interest in India-Styled Lassi and Yogurt Maker DAHlicious Supercop Dave Keen spotted many of the vehicles after clocking off from his shifts as a neighbourhood police chief inspector. 'Supercop' spots PS500k of stolen cars in 6 months; MANY FOUND IN OFF-DUTY DETOURS ON WAY HOME A STUNNING hat-trick from Luke Keen on his first full start gave Bedworth their maiden away win of the season. Keen hits the perfect treble; FRICKLEY ATHLETIC 2 BEDWORTH UNITED 4 They have charged Sheila Keen Warren, 54, with murder. KILLER CLOWN MYSTERY 'SOLVED' AFTER 27 YRS Keen Growth Capital, an early-stage venture fund focused on better-for-you food and wellness brands, has appointed a new venture partner, David Comeau, the company said. Keen Growth Capital appoints venture partner
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