(as) right as a trivet

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(as) right as a trivet

In good health. Primarily heard in UK. Yes, I was sick last week, but I'm right as a trivet now.

right as a trivet

perfectly all right; in good health. British informal

A trivet is an iron tripod placed over a fire for a cooking pot or kettle to stand on. It is used in this expression to represent firmness and steadiness.

See also: right, trivet

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(as) quick as a bunny
(as) quick as a flash
(as) quick as a wink
(as) quick as anything
(as) quick as lightning
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(as) quiet as a mouse
(as) quiet as the grave
(as) rare as hens' teeth
(as) rare as rocking horse crap
(as) rare as rocking horse manure
(as) rare as rocking horse poo
(as) red as a cherry
(as) regular as clockwork
(as) rich as Croesus
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(as) right as rain
(as) round as Giotto's O
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(as) sharp as a needle
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(as) sick as a pig
(as) silent as the dead
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(as) skinny as a beanpole
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(as) slippery as an eel
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(as) slow as molasses in January
(as) sly as a fox
(as) smart as a whip
(as) smooth as a baby's bottom
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(as) smooth as silk
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(as) soft as a baby's bottom
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