All Oak And Iron Bound And *Sound As A Barrel explanation, meaning, origin - The Biggest Idioms Dictionary

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 )

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2021-07-12 12:07

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

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.

to keep your spirits up

To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation

with gay abandon

without thinking clearly about the results of an action

give somebody (fresh) heart

To make someone feel more confident or happy, especially when they thought that they can't achieve what they want

in merry pin

Happy or cheerful; in a good mood

smile/grin/beam from ear to ear

To smile broadly