fit as a butcher's dog

adjective

Very fit; in good shape.

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Meanings

adjectivefit as a butcher's dog (not comparable)
  1. UKnot comparableVery fit; in good shape.

    In my eyes, Nick Nairn is still in his early 20s, invincible and as fit as a butcher's dog.

    2000 April 16, Nick Nairn, “Sunday Herald”, in Food for Thought
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    This time not only is Gooch as fit as a butcher's dog but England, through their efforts at Headingley and Lord's, are mentally attuned to the process of both winning and, crucially in the second match, not losing.

    1991 July 4, Mike Selvey, The Guardian, "Cricket: England out to make it seventh time lucky"

    "I had my midlife crisis at 31 but here I am at 48 and as fit as a butcher's dog," he said.

    2010 July 12, “Runner launches Nottinghamshire's first ultra marathon”, in BBC News

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
fit as a fiddle

Origin

Based on the assumption that a butcher's dog is likely to be well fed because of the ready supply of its master's meat.

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Chicago

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