be alive and kicking

be alive and kicking

To be active and healthy. A: "How are you doing after your surgery?" B: "I'm alive and kicking!" I thought for sure that old dog wouldn't survive the winter, but he's alive and kicking! I can't believe that crochety old man down the street is still alive and kicking. He must be nearing 100 these days!
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