In the pink

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adjective

Being in good health or condition.

After the surgery, she is in the pink again.
Visual representation of "in the pink" - Being in good health or condition

Often appears as...

  • in the pink of health
  • feel in the pink

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Health Emphasis

Use it to emphasize excellent health, not just being okay or average.

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After adopting a healthy lifestyle, he's in the pink.
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Positive Change

Often used to indicate recovery or improvement in health.

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She’s been in the pink since completing treatment.
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Common Usage

Frequently appears with 'of health' for added emphasis on well-being.

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My grandparents are 80 and still in the pink of health!
Visual representation of the word "In the pink"

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