If someone is right as rain, they are in excellent health or condition; feeling completely well or healthy, typically after an illness or minor accident.
Example
I think a good night’s sleep will help and then I’ll be right as rain again.
After several treatments and a great wellness regimen, she’s right as rain now.
Similar phrases and uses
- As fit as a fiddle. My grandpa is 91, but he’s fit as a fiddle.
- In good shape. Our Porsche 911 is still in good shape.
- Hunky-dory. There’s nothing to worry about. Everything is hunky-dory.
- Perfectly fine. ‘Are you ok?’, ‘Yes, I’m perfectly fine.’
- Tip-top. I have been in tip-top condition since I started training with the team.
- In the pink. I’m happy to see you in the pink after your surgery.
- As good as gold. The kids were playing so well together all morning, good as gold.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they’re also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can’t learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
