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fit as a fiddle

Idioms  
  1. In excellent form or health. For example, He's not just recovered, he's fit as a fiddle. The original allusion of this simile has been lost. Its survival is probably due to the pleasant sound of its alliteration. [Early 1600s]


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Manager Matthew Hibberb describes Mr Wilson as "fit as a fiddle", adding he doubts his friend will ever retire.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2023

He’s fit as a fiddle and so strapping!

From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2020

“I was 21 years old, fit as a fiddle, but I had no choice,” she said.

From Fox News • May 4, 2020

But when the ferry arrives from the mainland, who should step onto the dock but Ariel herself — fit as a fiddle and anxious to investigate her own death.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2018

“Oh, I’m fit as a fiddle, more or less,” he said, eyes darting this way and that.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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