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Describing People - Healthiness

Explore English idioms that relate to healthiness, including "safe and sound" and "in shape".

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English idioms used to Describe People
safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After the storm, the children were found safe and sound. 
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(as|) healthy as a horse

used to describe someone that is in a prime state of health or physical stability

Ex: My grandfather is 90 years old, but he's as healthy as a horse. 
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(as|) right as rain

used to suggest that someone or something has fully recovered or is in good working condition

Ex: I had a bad cold last week, but now I'm right as rain. 
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(as|) strong as an (ox|oak)

used to refer to someone with an immense amount of strength

Ex: My grandfather may be eighty, but he's still as strong as an ox. 
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in the pink (of condition|of health|)

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: She was in the pink after her vacation. 
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up and (about|around)
up and about
[phrase]

used to refer to someone who has recovered from an illness or injury and is no longer in bed

Ex: After a week in bed with the flu, she's finally up and about again. 
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in shape
in shape
[phrase]

(of a person) having a healthy or fit body

Ex: She exercises every day to stay in shape. 
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on {one's} feet

in good health after a period of illness or injury

Ex: After the surgery, it took him a few days to be back on his feet. 
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(as|) good as gold

(of a person) having good health or positive outlook on life

Ex: After her recovery, she felt as good as gold. 
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on the mend
on the mend
[phrase]

used to refer to someone who is starting to get or feel better after a period of illness or injury

Ex: She had the flu last week, but she's on the mend now. 
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(rosy|pink) (about|around) the gills

healthy or cheerful in appearance

Ex: After a week at the beach, the children looked rosy about the gills. 
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to [regain] {one's} feet

to manage to stand upright after taking a fall or being knocked down

Ex: He slipped on the ice but quickly regained his feet. 
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beauty sleep

the sleep that is believed to be necessary for maintaining one's physical appearance and overall health

Ex: I need to get my beauty sleep before the big day tomorrow. 
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