be alive and well

1. To be alive, especially after having been in danger or thought to be in danger. The search party was overjoyed to find that all of the stranded hikers were alive and well after enduring the cold for eight days. What are the odds that the kidnapped girl will be found alive and well after this much time has passed? Thankfully, the rescuers found that the dog trapped under the porch was alive and well.

2. To be active and healthy. I knew Jane's dad was very sick, so I'm thrilled to hear that he's alive and well. I can't believe that crochety old man down the street is still alive and well. He must be nearing 100 these days! I thought for sure that old dog wouldn't survive the winter, but he's still alive and well!

3. Of a concept or practice, to be flourishing despite a perception of decline elsewhere. I'm glad to see chivalry is alive and well—thank you for holding the door for me. Electronic music is huge now, but guitar-driven rock is still alive and well. I can't believe those kids stopped playing to help me carry my bags. It seems that kindness is still alive and well!