Describing People - Sound Body & Mind
Dive into English idioms regarding a sound body and mind, like "up to the mark" and "new lease on life".
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the picture of (good) health
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someone who is in a good state of health
Ex: After her recovery, she was the picture of health.
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in the land of the living
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used to refer to someone who is in the good state of spirit and health
Ex: After a week in bed with the flu, I'm finally back in the land of the living.
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new lease on life
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a situation where someone experiences a positive change in their health, energy levels, or outlook on life
Ex: After quitting his stressful job, he felt like he had a new lease on life.
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(as) fit as a fiddle
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used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition
Ex: My grandfather is 90 years old, but he's still as fit as a fiddle.
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(as) sound as a roach
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free from illness or injury
Ex: Despite his age, the elderly man's mind was sound as a roach.
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up to the mark
[phrase]
in a healthy state, both physically and emotionally
Ex: After a good night's sleep, I felt up to the mark.
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(of people) still alive and in good health
Ex: I haven't seen you in years! I'm glad to see you're alive and well.
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to keep in (good) trim
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to remain healthy and in good physical shape
Ex: He exercises every morning to keep in trim.
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