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Health idioms

Idioms for feeling ill, feeling great, being tired and getting better.

Idioms

  1. 1under the weatherFeeling a little ill or unwell.I'm feeling a bit under the weather, so I'll work from home today.
  2. 2feel like a million bucksFeel extremely well, healthy or attractive.After a good night's sleep and a long shower, I felt like a million bucks.
  3. 3fit as a fiddleVery healthy and strong.My grandad is ninety but still fit as a fiddle.
  4. 4as right as rainCompletely well again, especially after an illness or problem.Have some soup and an early night – you'll be as right as rain tomorrow.
  5. 5on the mendGetting better after an illness or injury.My knee was really painful last week, but it's on the mend now.
  6. 6back on your feetHealthy or successful again after an illness or difficult period.It took him a month to get back on his feet after the flu.
  7. 7get a second windSuddenly feel new energy to continue after being tired.I was exhausted at midnight, but then I got a second wind and finished the essay.
  8. 8a clean bill of healthA report that someone is healthy, or that something is in good condition.The doctor gave me a clean bill of health after my check-up.
  9. 9sick as a dogVery ill, especially when vomiting.I ate some bad prawns and was sick as a dog all night.
  10. 10black and blueCovered in bruises.After falling off his skateboard, his legs were black and blue.
  11. 11go under the knifeHave a surgical operation.She's going under the knife next month to fix her shoulder.