fit as a butcher's dog
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Very fit; in good shape.
Examples
This time not only is Gooch as fit as a butcher's dog but England, through their efforts at Headingley and Lord's, are mentally attuned to the process of both winning and, crucially in the second match, not losing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fit as a butcher's dog” mean?
Very fit; in good shape.
Is “fit as a butcher's dog” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.