How do you use "Fighting fit" in a sentence?

After six weeks, he's fighting fit again. You need to be fighting fit for the marathon. She's back to fighting fit after the operation.

Fighting fit

Q: What does "Fighting fit" mean?

In excellent health; very healthy. 'Fighting fit' means being in peak physical condition—healthy enough to fight. Often used after recovery: 'Back to fighting fit' means fully recovered. British military origins but universal usage.

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: In excellent health; very healthy.

非常健康；身体状态极佳。

En excelente estado de salud; muy sano.

とても健康、絶好調。

최상의 컨디션; 매우 건강한.

'Fighting fit' means being in peak physical condition—healthy enough to fight. Often used after recovery: 'Back to fighting fit' means fully recovered. British military origins but universal usage.

「fighting fit」意思是身体处于最佳状态——健康到可以打仗。常用于康复后：「Back to fighting fit」意思是完全恢复了。源自英国军事用语，但使用广泛。

«Fighting fit» significa estar en plena forma física, lo bastante sano como para pelear. Se usa a menudo tras una recuperación: «Back to fighting fit» significa totalmente recuperado. De origen militar británico, pero de uso universal.

「fighting fit」は最高の体調であること——戦えるほど健康。回復後によく使われる。「Back to fighting fit」は完全回復の意味。イギリス軍由来だが広く使われている。

행동할 준비가 된 최상의 체력 상태를 말한다. 병에서 회복했거나 몸을 만들었을 때 자주 사용된다.

Examples

After six weeks, he's fighting fit again.
六周后他又生龙活虎了
Después de seis semanas, está en plena forma otra vez
「6週間後、すっかり元気になった」
3주 쉬고 나니까 다시 완전 건강해졌어.
You need to be fighting fit for the marathon.
跑马拉松你得有最好的身体状态
Necesitas estar en plena forma para el maratón
「マラソンには万全の体調で臨まないと」
여름 내내 훈련해서 지금은 최상의 컨디션이야.
She's back to fighting fit after the operation.
手术后她完全恢复了
Ha vuelto a estar en plena forma después de la operación
「手術後すっかり元気を取り戻した」
팀은 챔피언십을 위해 만반의 준비가 되어 있다.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ fɪt/

Usage Guide

Context: health, recovery, fitness

Tone: positive, robust

✓ Do Say

Fighting fit
精力充沛
en plena forma
絶好調
컨디션 최고야
Back to fighting fit
完全恢复了
totalmente recuperado
すっかり回復した
다시 완전 건강해졌어

Common Mistakes

Implies excellent health, not just adequate

Origin & History

Military term—soldiers needed to be fit enough to fight. Extended to general good health. Implies not just wellness but strength and readiness.

Etymology: Military: fit enough to fight

First recorded: Military origins, 19th/20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Military culture; Sports

Regional notes: British/Australian.

Variations

Fighting fitFit as a fiddle