fit as a fiddle

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian Unknown informal
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Meaning: in excellent health

非常健康
en excelente estado de salud
とても健康
아주 건강한.

Describes someone in peak physical condition. Often used to express surprise at someone's good health, especially older people.

形容一个人身体状况极佳。常用来表达对某人(尤其是老年人)健康状况的惊叹。
Describe a alguien en plena forma física. Se usa a menudo para expresar sorpresa por la buena salud de alguien, especialmente personas mayores.
最高の身体的コンディションにある人を表す。特に高齢者の健康状態に驚きを表すためによく使われる。
최상의 건강 상태를 뜻한다. 특히 노인의 좋은 건강 상태에 놀라움을 표현할 때 자주 쓰인다.

Examples

  1. My nan's 85 and still fit as a fiddle!
    我奶奶85岁了,还是身体倍儿棒!
    Mi abuela tiene 85 años y ¡sigue como un roble!
    うちのおばあちゃんは85歳だけど、まだぴんぴんしてる!
    우리 할머니는 85세인데 아직도 정정하셔!
  2. After his heart scare, he got fit as a fiddle with exercise.
    心脏出了问题后,他通过锻炼恢复得非常好。
    Después del susto del corazón, se puso como un roble con el ejercicio.
    心臓のトラブルの後、運動でとても健康になった。
    심장 문제 후에 운동으로 아주 건강해졌어.
  3. I feel fit as a fiddle after that holiday.
    度假回来后我感觉精神抖擞。
    Me siento en plena forma después de esas vacaciones.
    休暇の後、すこぶる元気だ。
    휴가 다녀오니 몸이 아주 좋아.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: casual, complimentary

Tone: positive

✓ Do Say

  • Compliment health
    夸赞健康
    elogiar la salud
    健康を褒める
    건강을 칭찬할 때
  • Express wellbeing
    表达健康状态良好
    expresar bienestar
    元気であることを表現する
    건강함을 표현할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • Sarcastically to unwell people
    对身体不好的人讽刺地使用
    De forma sarcástica a personas enfermas
    体調の悪い人に皮肉として使うのは不適切
    아픈 사람에게 빈정대며

Origin & History

Dating from the 17th century. 'Fit' meant suitable or appropriate, and a well-tuned fiddle was considered in perfect condition for playing.

Cultural Context

Era: traditional

Generation: older

Social background: all

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Crook ★★★★★ Sick or unwell (Australian). Poorly ★★★★★ Unwell or sick (British, often for children). Wiped out ★★★★★ Completely exhausted or extremely tired. Run-down ★★★★★ In poor health due to exhaustion or stress. Burnt out ★★★★★ Completely exhausted from overwork or prolonged stress. Right as rain ★★★★★ Completely well; in perfect health.
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