All oak and iron bound/sound as a barrel In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "all oak and iron bound/sound as a barrel", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Maeve Y Pham calendar 2021-07-12 12:07

Meaning of All oak and iron bound/sound as a barrel

Synonyms:

back on feet , be on the mend , feel on top of the world

All oak and iron bound/sound as a barrel adjective phrase

Being in a good state of health

I am all oak and iron bound now. Thanks to using the massager machine, body soreness or muscle pain is not a big deal to me.

A balanced diet and plenty of exercises will help you look as sound as a barrel.

It has been a week since you were off for vacation. How do you do, Tom? - All oak and iron bound, how about you?

My grandfather began to show signs of recovery after his final operation. He is as sound as a barrel right now.

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