In the pink (of condition) and in the pink (of health)
Syn: in very good health; in very good condition, physically and emotionally. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.)
- It was almost a miracle that after his bout with pneumonia, he was back in the pink of health. - en pleine forme
- He recovered completely from his surgery and has been in the pink ever since.
- She was lively and active and in the pink of condition.
Syn: very strong and operating well
Interestingly, "in the pink" can be translated by "dans le vert" in French...maybe a cultural difference in the way of feeling the colors!
- Our business is in the pink these days. - dans le vert
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