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Meaning of in fine fettle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ɪn ˌfaɪn ˈfɛtl̩

Definitions

In good condition; energetic, fit.

Equivalents

Español en plenas condiciones
Français frais comme l'œil

Examples

“Tortoise: [Y]ou're looking in very fine fettle these days, I must say⟳. Achilles: Thank⟳ you very much.”
“I did not ask⟳ her age, and of course neither should you, but my grandma turned 102 this week and she's in fine fettle, so it's possible it will happen⟳ in my lifetime. But we digress.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

in fits and starts in flames in flight in floods in flower in flying colours

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