fighting fit

fighting fit

1. In very good health. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. She hasn't been fighting fit since she got the flu last week. Every member of our squadron must be fighting fit before going into battle.2. In a state of preparation or good condition to handle a particular situation. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. We have to make sure we're fighting fit going into this trial. Don't worry, the election is four months away, so you've got plenty of time to get fighting fit.See also: fight, fit

fighting fit

BRITISHCOMMON If someone is fighting fit, they are very healthy and ready for action. Note: In the first two idioms here, `fit' means healthy and full of energy. Nathan is now fighting fit and ready to tackle school again after his illness. For most of us the balance is not perfect; one day we feel fighting fit, the next a bit under the weather.See also: fight, fit