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Definition |
to be in a good physical condition |
Examples |
1) After a few days of rest, he was back in the
pink and ready to resume his activities.
2) The athletes are all in the pink
and ready for the big game. |
Etymology |
The term is thought to have originated in
the 16th century when the word "pink" referred to a type of flower that
was considered a symbol of health and vitality. |
Synonyms |
fit as second fiddle, energetic, spirited |
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