fit as a butcher's dog
(chiefly, British) Very fit; in good shape.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(chiefly, British) Very fit; in good shape.
Origin: Based on the assumption that a butcher's dog is likely to be well fed because of the ready supply of its master's meat. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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