How do you use "In the pink" in a sentence?

After the spa week, she was in the pink. Don't worry about Dad, he's in the pink. The whole team is in the pink for the match.

In the pink

Q: What does "In the pink" mean?

In excellent health; in top condition. Refers to the healthy pink glow of someone in good health. 'The pink of condition' was the original phrase.

Slang Term BritishAmerican ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

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Meaning: In excellent health; in top condition.

身体非常健康、状态极佳。

En excelente salud; en óptimas condiciones.

とても健康、最高の状態。

매우 건강한, 최상의 컨디션인.

Refers to the healthy pink glow of someone in good health. 'The pink of condition' was the original phrase.

指健康的人红润的肤色。原来的说法是'The pink of condition'。

Se refiere al brillo rosado saludable de alguien en buen estado de salud. 'The pink of condition' era la frase original.

健康な人の血色の良いピンク色を指す。元々の表現は「The pink of condition」だった。

건강한 사람의 혈색 좋은 분홍빛 얼굴에서 유래한 표현. 원래 표현은 'the pink of condition'이었음.

Literal meaning: Having a healthy pink complexion

Examples

After the spa week, she was in the pink.
做完一周水疗后，她状态极好
Después de la semana de spa, estaba radiante
スパ週間の後、彼女は絶好調だった
스파 주간 후에 그녀는 최상의 컨디션이었어.
Don't worry about Dad, he's in the pink.
别担心爸爸，他很健康
No te preocupes por papá, está estupendo
お父さんのことは心配しないで、元気だよ
아버지 걱정 마, 아주 건강하셔.
The whole team is in the pink for the match.
全队都为比赛做好了最佳准备
Todo el equipo está en óptimas condiciones para el partido
チーム全員が試合に向けて最高の状態だ
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Pronunciation

/ɪn ðə pɪŋk/

Usage Guide

Context: good health, fitness, recovery

Tone: cheerful, positive

✓ Do Say

I'm in the pink.
我状态很好
Estoy estupendo
絶好調だ
컨디션 최고야
In the pink of health.
非常健康
En plena salud
とても健康
아주 건강해
Feeling in the pink.
感觉很棒
Sintiéndome estupendo
最高の気分
기분 최고야

✗ Don't Say

Very healthy
Very healthy（太平淡）
Very healthy（demasiado común）
Very healthy（平凡すぎる）
Very healthy (너무 평범함)
In excellent condition
In excellent condition（太正式）
In excellent condition（demasiado formal）
In excellent condition（フォーマルすぎる）
In excellent condition (너무 격식적임)

Common Mistakes

Somewhat old-fashioned but still used
'Pink' meant perfection in Shakespeare's time

Origin & History

From the pink complexion of good health.

Etymology: British English, from Shakespeare era

First recorded: 16th century (Shakespeare used 'pink' for perfection)

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional to present

Generation: Older speakers mainly

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Classic literature; British expressions

Regional notes: More British than American, slightly dated.

Variations

In the pinkIn the pink of healthIn the pink of condition