In the pink Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɪŋk
in thuh PINK
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɪŋk
in thuh PINK
Definition
To be in very good health or feeling well. This idiom usually means someone is physically healthy, energetic, and doing well.
Usage & Nuances
'In the pink' is somewhat old-fashioned or formal in modern English and not used often in everyday American speech. Still, it appears in literature, formal situations, and British English. Use it to compliment someone's good health. Not related to the color pink literally.
Spanish: en plena forma - en perfecto estado de saludPortuguese (BR): cheio de saúde - em ótima formaPortuguese (PT): cheio de saúde - em ótima formaChinese (Simplified): 身体状况非常好Chinese (Traditional): 身體狀況非常好Hindi: बहुत अच्छे स्वास्थ्य मेंArabic: بصحة جيدة جدًاBengali: খুব ভালো স্বাস্থ্যেRussian: в отличной формеJapanese: とても健康でVietnamese: sức khỏe rất tốtKorean: 아주 건강한 상태Turkish: sapasağlam - çok sağlıklıUrdu: بہت اچھی صحت میںIndonesian: sehat banget - dalam kondisi sangat sehat
Example Sentences
My grandmother is in the pink at 85 years old.
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After recovering from the flu, he felt in the pink again.
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You look in the pink today!
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Despite working long hours, she's always in the pink.
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A check-up showed he was in the pink for his age.
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It's great to see you in the pink after your surgery.
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