in fine feather
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Without benefit of egg, he was born 50 years ago this week in a movie called The Wise Little Hen, and Donald Duck is still in fine feather.
From Time Magazine Archive
Devil take it, my gallant captain!" growled Jarvis, "but you look in fine feather.
From Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera' by Charles Edward Pearce
As I said, we had a happy growin' time at the Reunion, Josiah bein' in fine feather to see the relation on his side presentin' such a noble appearance.
From Samantha on the Woman Question by Marietta Holley
He was in fine feather, so to speak, because he was hoping to have a fat pullet for his supper.
From The Tale of Solomon Owl by Arthur Scott Bailey
Miss Cornelia, however, was obviously in fine feather and relishing to the utmost the presence of a real detective in the house.
From The Bat by Avery Hopwood
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