In fine/good fettle

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adjective

In good health or condition.

After a week's rest, she was in fine fettle.
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Often appears as...

  • feel in fine fettle
  • appear in fine fettle

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Idiomatic

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Health Focus

Used to emphasize someone's healthy state, both physically and mentally.

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He's been jogging daily and is in fine fettle for his age.
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British Usage

Particularly common in British English, not widely used in American English.

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You'll hear 'in fine fettle' often when talking to British friends about health.
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Positive Connotation

Expresses a positive opinion about someone's condition or spirits.

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After her vacation, she returned in fine fettle, ready to work.
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