in fine fettle
In good shape
In fine fettle means in excellent condition or good spirits.
Fettle by itself is rare, surviving mainly in this phrase: After a week of rest, she was back in fine fettle.
The expression suggests robust health or peak form, often after recovery or preparation.
- haleSound and vigorous
- fitProper or healthy
- heartyWarm and substantial
- spryLively despite years
- fighting fitExtremely healthy and strong
in good shape · robust · healthy · sound · bright-eyed · bright-eyed and bushy-tailed · tickety-boo · vigorous · as fresh as a daisy · thriving · alive and kicking · tip-top · flourishing · lively · energetic · buoyant · in good spirits · cheerful
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- idiomstime flies, hit the sack, seize the day, ring a bell, break a leg
in fine fettledecrepit
Worn by age
worn out · run-down · exhausted · debilitated · weakened
in fine fettleout of commission
Unable to function
broken down · dilapidated · moribund · deteriorated · run-down
fine, finest, refined, refine, unrefined, finer, refinement, finely, fineness