right as ninepence

adjective

Perfectly all right; in sound condition.

Meanings

adjectiveright as ninepence (not comparable)
  1. UKnot comparablesimilePerfectly all right; in sound condition.

    Synonyms: right as a trivet, right as rain, righter than rain

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivePerfectly all right; in sound condition.

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