How do you use "Fit as a fiddle" in a sentence?

My grandmother's 90 and fit as a fiddle. After a week's rest, I'm fit as a fiddle. He looks fit as a fiddle for his age.

Fit as a fiddle

Q: What does "Fit as a fiddle" mean?

In excellent health. 'Fit as a fiddle' means in perfect health—vigorous and well. Classic British idiom, often used by older speakers. 'He's 80 and fit as a fiddle' emphasizes surprising good health.

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Meaning: In excellent health.

非常健康。

En perfecto estado de salud.

とても健康。

매우 건강한; 아주 튼튼한.

'Fit as a fiddle' means in perfect health—vigorous and well. Classic British idiom, often used by older speakers. 'He's 80 and fit as a fiddle' emphasizes surprising good health.

「fit as a fiddle」意思是身体非常好——精力充沛、健康。经典的英式习语，年长者常用。「He's 80 and fit as a fiddle」强调出人意料的好身体。

«Fit as a fiddle» significa estar en perfecto estado de salud, con energía y vitalidad. Expresión clásica británica, usada sobre todo por personas mayores. «He's 80 and fit as a fiddle» destaca una buena salud sorprendente.

「fit as a fiddle」は完璧に健康であること——元気いっぱい。イギリスの古典的な慣用句で、年配の人がよく使う。「He's 80 and fit as a fiddle」は驚くほど健康であることを強調する。

원래는 잘 만들어진 바이올린처럼 '목적에 적합한'이라는 뜻이었다. 현재는 최상의 체력 상태를 의미하는 것으로만 사용된다.

Examples

My grandmother's 90 and fit as a fiddle.
我奶奶90岁了，身体好得很
Mi abuela tiene 90 años y está como una rosa
「おばあちゃんは90歳だけどとっても元気」
할머니는 85세인데 정정하셔.
After a week's rest, I'm fit as a fiddle.
休息了一周，我完全恢复了
Después de una semana de descanso, estoy como nuevo
「1週間休んだらすっかり元気になった」
회복 후 그는 완전히 건강해졌어.
He looks fit as a fiddle for his age.
以他这个年纪来说，身体状态非常好
Para su edad, tiene una salud de hierro
「年の割にとても元気そうだ」
운동을 계속하면 쭉 건강하게 지낼 수 있어.

Pronunciation

/fɪt əz ə ˈfɪdl/

Usage Guide

Context: health, elderly, fitness

Tone: cheerful, often surprised

✓ Do Say

Fit as a fiddle
身体非常好
como una rosa
とても元気
정정하다
As fit as a fiddle
非常健康
en perfecto estado
すこぶる健康
아직도 정정해

✗ Don't Say

Quite old-fashioned; younger people might use 'in great shape'
比较老派的说法，年轻人可能会说「in great shape」
Bastante anticuado; los jóvenes suelen decir «in great shape»
やや古風な表現。若い人は「in great shape」を使うことが多い
Very healthy (너무 평범함)

Common Mistakes

The fiddle connection is unclear—just accept the idiom

Origin & History

Dating from the 17th century, though the connection to fiddles is debated. Possibly from 'fit' meaning suitable (a fiddle fit for playing) or alliterative appeal. Long-established British idiom.

Etymology: Possibly from well-tuned fiddle; alliterative appeal

First recorded: 17th century

Cultural Context

Era: 17th century onwards

Generation: Older speakers mainly

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Traditional expression

Regional notes: Traditional British idiom.

Variations

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