As Fit as a Fiddle (English idiom) | Learn American English in 1 Minute a Day

As fit as a fiddle is a popular English idiom that can be used to describe somebody who is in very good shape. As fit as a fiddle meaning: In great shape. As fit as a fiddle origin: From England in the 1600's. Initially used to mean well-suited but “fit” later came to be known as in good shape. A fiddle is used because of the alliteration (fit/fiddle) and also because it's a nicely shaped instrument. As fit as a fiddle examples: Jerry is as fit as a fiddle considering that he's 84. I was as fit as a fiddle in my thirties. Then, I got old and lazy! ---------------------- Check out this English slang expression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBmzzg2myEk ---------------------- Want to find out more? Check out: https://eslspeaking.org/american-english-idioms/ The Big Book of American Idioms: https://amzn.to/3o6YxZi https://www.facebook.com/eslspeaking https://www.pinterest.ca/eslspeaking/