hale and hearty
The idiom "hale and hearty" describes someone, often an older person, who is in excellent health and full of energy.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)In very good health and full of energy.
Example
- Despite his age, Grandpa is still hale and hearty.
- She celebrated her 90th birthday hale and hearty, surrounded by family and friends.
Similar
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