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Definition of 'Cool Beans'

A slang term used to refer to something favorable that has happened in business. For example, an employee receiving a raise may reply with the words "cool beans," upon receiving the news.
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Investopedia explains 'Cool Beans'

Cool beans is synonomous with "sweet," "that's great news," "awesome," etc. Cool beans is thought to have been popularized in the 1980s.

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