Sound Body & Mind: English Vocabulary List

someone who is in a good state of health

"She is the picture of health."

"The old man was the picture of good health with bright eyes and a strong energetic walk."

used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

"He is fit as a fiddle."

"My grandmother is as fit as a fiddle even though she is over eighty years old."

free from illness or injury

"He is sound as a roach."

"Despite his age, he remained physically active and was as sound as a roach."

(of people) still alive and in good health

"My old dog is still alive and kicking."

"Despite the rumours my old professor is still alive and well and living in the countryside."

to remain healthy and in good physical shape

"I keep in good trim."

"She goes running every morning to keep in good trim and maintain her healthy lifestyle all year round."

used to refer to someone who is in the good state of spirit and health

"I am finally in the land of the living."

"After a long illness, he was finally back in the land of the living, full of energy."

a situation where someone experiences a positive change in their health, energy levels, or outlook on life

"The surgery gave me a new lease on life."

"The heart transplant gave the patient a new lease on life and he started enjoying every single day."

in a healthy state, both physically and emotionally

"She is up to the mark."

"After a period of illness, she is finally feeling up to the mark and ready to return to work."

(of people) still alive and in good health

"He is alive and well."

"After a difficult surgery, the patient was reported to be alive and well."