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.

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

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peppy

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spry

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chipper

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valetudinarian

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anemic

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ailing

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sallow

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to prostrate

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spent

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pallid

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languorous

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to wither

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enervated

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restorative

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revitalizing

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ghastly

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stricken

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