what does the expression-cool beans mean?
cool beans. 1  A humorous and lighthearted nonsense phrase indicating approval or mild excitement: okay, sure. 2  A phrase meaning âgreatâ or âthat's remarkableâ: wow. 1985, Marlene Fanta Shyer, Grandpa Ritz and the Luscious Lovelies, New York, N.Y.: Scribner, ISBN 978-0-684-18408-1, page 30: âItâs cool beans!â Thatâs what Betsy always says when she thinks something is fantastic, and I couldnât help wondering what sheâd say if she could see me now.