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Region: UK | Usage example: After the retreat, she felt fit as a fiddle.

Fit as a fiddle

Meaning

In very good health.

Usage

Compliment on physical condition.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Fiddles required tuning; being fit meant well-prepared.

Used since the 17th century.

Related Idioms

Play second fiddle

Take a subordinate role.

In the pink

In the best of health.

Fight tooth and nail

Struggle vigorously and aggressively to achieve something.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.