English shadowing practice: Everyday Idioms for Health, Getaways and Time

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Session 1 of 3 ·Health, Fitness and Recovery Idioms
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  1. A clean bill of health this is a statement or certification of being in good health.

  2. After a thorough medical examination the doctor gave me a clean bill of health.

  3. 13. like death warmed up looking extremely ill or unhealthy.

  4. Sarah caught a terrible cold but went to work anyway despite looking like death warmed up.

  5. 14 as fit as a fiddle this means in excellent physical health and condition.

  6. John exercises regularly to remain as fit as a fiddle at the ripe old age of 86.

  7. 15 to go under the knife this is to undergo surgery or a medical operation.

  8. 16. to have one foot in the grave this is to be near death or in very poor health.

  9. After his heart attack Tom felt like he had one foot in the grave and wasn't about to waste a single moment.

  10. 17. to recharge one's batteries this is to take a break and rest to regain energy and strength.

  11. Julia decided it was finally time to have a weekend getaway to recharge her batteries.

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English idioms and vocabulary from this video

a clean bill of health

A statement confirming that someone is in good health.

recharge one's batteries

Rest and take a break to regain energy and strength.

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