APAD: As fit as a butcher's dog

Meaning: very fit and bouncing with energy

 

Background:

The allusion to a butcher's dog is to a dog that would be expected to be very

well fed from scraps.

 

"As fit as a butcher's dog" is a 20th century simile originating in the north of

England. Having been little used, especially outside of the UK, it came to

prominence following Prime Minister Boris Johnson claim in 2020 that he was "as

fit as a butcher's dog," following his recent weight loss and self-isolation due

to Covid 19 symptoms.

 

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Regular exercise and a proper diet keep one healthy but fitness has many kinds. My

friend Bill used to run long distances and as his bodyweight dropped to the low

140s lbs, he said he felt like floating in the air.

 

Three years ago, he started BJJ. "I've gained at least 15 lbs and much core and

upper-body strength," he told me. These days, he swaggered around with a proud

chest and defined body. He's now as fit as a butcher's dog.

hahaha, how about butcher himself?

YesSir, eatWell, exerciseWell, noFloating inAir!

He's as fit as his dog :-))

Runner's high, as called, better than some other highs:-)

well, well fed most likely, but not necessarily fit, Boris

4instance, sheppard/sled dogs've a lot exercises

Boris was just turnedAway fromPollingSta: forgot hisID. ;-))

Let the dog eat at the butcher's and work for a shepherd:-)

Why is only a butcher’s dog fit？

He might need to work on his memory/mental fitness.

It eats well and maybe has to battle other dogs.

the most important fitness, IMHO ;-)

which is often achieved through physical exercises.

Wow, he swaggered around with a proud chest！Pictures pls:)）

fit as butcher's dog is a relative term, doesn't mean

absolutely fit. Say if the dog is over weighted, other dogs

can be as fit as that, Boris Johnson's fitness can be

I wish he could show a before and after :-)

看解释：Meaning: Very fit. The allusion to a butcher’s dog is t

Meaning: Very fit.

The allusion to a butcher’s dog is to a dog that would be expected to be very well fed from scraps. 

哈哈，Boris Johnson feels good about himself：）