❤️🩹 5 Health Idioms
To be as fit as a fiddle is to be in excellent physical shape or to be very healthy.
“Are you ready for our run this morning?”
“Ready?! I’m feeling as fit as a fiddle.”
Do you know someone who it fit as a fiddle(in physical shape)?
Do you consider yourself to be fit as a fiddle (healthy)?
In this example, under the weather refers to being unwell, typically with a cold or other minor sickness.
“Are you coming to the party tonight?”
“I don’t think so. I’m feeling a bit under the weather.”
What makes you feel under the weather?
Talk about the last time you felt under the weather
The basic definition is something that’s (still) functioning in a good way. This can be a person, an object or even an idea!
“My grandfather is still alive and kicking at 75 years old. He never slows down!”
Which famous old person do you know who is alive and kicking?
Do you have something that is old but still alive and kicking?
If you’re back on your feet, then you’ve successfully recovered from injury or sickness and are feeling better again!
“How was the surgery?”
“It was tough, but it’s great to be back on my feet!”
What makes you feel under the weather?
Talk about the last time you felt under the weather
You can be as pale as a ghost because of fear or because you’re very sick or nauseous.
“Is he alright? He looks as pale as a ghost. I think he’s going to vomit!”
It’s also common to say that someone has turned white.
❓ Health Discussion❤️🩹
- Are you a healthy person? How often do you get sick?
- What can you do to improve your health?
- Do you read magazines or newspaper articles about health?
- What are the best and worst jobs for your health?
- Do you ever wear a face mask in public? Do you wear it to protect yourself or others?
- Have you ever broken a bone? What happened?
- How do you feel about surgery? Would you consider having surgery that isn't completely necessary, like plastic surgery?
- Lifespans are getting longer. How long do you expect your generation will live on average?
- Do you do anything to stay healthy?
- Have you ever stopped doing something for your health?
- Who are the healthiest people in the world and why are they so healthy?
- Do you take vitamins? Do they really help people, or do they just have a placebo effect?
- What healthy habits do you have (such as washing your hands before eating)?
- What is more important to take care of: mental health or physical health?
- What foods are good for your health? How important is healthy food to staying healthy?
- How do companies in your country treat sick workers? Do employees receive paid sick days to help with recovery from sickness?
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