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(as) fit as a fiddle

φράση

/æz fˈɪt æz ɐ fˈɪdəl/

Κλείσιμο

Σύνδεση

N/A

Approving

Idiom

used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

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After months of training, John felt fit as a fiddle and ready to participate in the marathon.

Despite his age, Mr. Johnson remained as fit as a fiddle by following a nutritious diet and engaging in daily exercise.

What is the origin of the idiom "fit as a fiddle" and when to use it?

The idiom "fit as a fiddle" is believed to have originated in the 17th century. It is used to describe someone who is in excellent physical health and condition, often indicating a high level of fitness and well-being, just like a well-tuned musical instrument (a fiddle or violin) that produces the best sound when it is in perfect condition. This phrase is commonly used in a positive and complimentary manner.

peppy

επίθετο

p

e

ɛ

pp

p

y

i

(δραστήριος)

ζωηρός

having a lively and cheerful energy

spry

επίθετο

s

p

r

y

aɪ

(ευκίνητος)

ζωηρός

energetic and agile, especially in older age

chipper

επίθετο

ch

ʧ

i

ɪ

pp

p

e

ɜ

r

(ζωηρός)

χαρούμενος

cheerful, lively, and in good spirits

valetudinarian

επίθετο

v

a

æ

l

e

ɪ

t

u

u:

d

i

ɪ

n

a

ɛ

r

ia

iə

n

(υγειομανής)

βασανολόγος

a person who is excessively concerned about their health and often believes they are ill

anemic

επίθετο

a

ə

n

e

i

m

i

ɪ

c

k

(αναιμία (when used in context))

αναιμικός

relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

ailing

επίθετο

ai

eɪ

l

i

ɪ

n

g

(αρρωστιάρης)

ασθενής

suffering from an illness or injury

sallow

επίθετο

s

a

æ

ll

l

o

oʊ

w

(χλωμός)

κίτρινος

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

to prostrate

ρήμα

p

r

o

ɑ

s

t

r

a

eɪ

t

e

(αφαιρεί την ικανότητα)

καταλύει

to completely overwhelm or weaken someone physically, mentally or emotionally, making them unable to function normally

spent

επίθετο

s

p

e

ɛ

n

t

(καταπονημένη)

εξαντλημένη

feeling or appearing completely exhausted

pallid

επίθετο

p

a

æ

ll

l

i

ə

d

(αχλός)

χλωμός

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

languorous

επίθετο

l

a

æ

n

g

u

ju:

o

ə

r

ou

ə

s

(ατονικός)

αργός

characterized by a lack of energy, listlessness, or a dreamy, relaxed feeling

to wither

ρήμα

w

i

ɪ

th

ð

e

ɜ

r

(υποχωρώ)

μαραίνομαι

to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

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enervated

επίθετο

e

ɛ

n

e

ə

r

v

a

eɪ

t

e

i

d

(εξαντλημένος)

ατονικός

weakened and depleted of strength or vitality

restorative

επίθετο

r

e

ə

s

t

o

ɔ

r

a

ə

t

i

ɪ

v

e

(αναγεννητικός)

αποκαταστατικός

able to promote or restore one's health or strength

revitalizing

επίθετο

/ɹiˈvaɪtəˌɫaɪzɪŋ/

(ανανεωτικός)

αναζωογονητικός

having the ability to restore vitality or freshness

ghastly

επίθετο

gh

g

a

æ

s

t

l

y

i

(τεθλασμένο)

απαίσιο

looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

stricken

επίθετο

s

t

r

i

ɪ

ck

k

e

ə

n

(καταπονημένος)

πληγωμένος

deeply affected, overwhelmed, or afflicted by a strong emotion, illness, or adversity

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