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Idiom

right as rain

idiom (adjective phrase) B2
/ˌraɪt æz ˈreɪn/

Meanings

idiom (adjective phrase)

Completely well, healthy, or feeling fine again.

Visual cue for right as rain — meaning 1
idiom (adjective phrase)

In perfect condition; working properly again after being fixed.

Visual cue for right as rain — meaning 2

Definition

Used to say someone or something feels completely well or is back to normal.

"Right as rain" means perfectly fine, healthy, or in good working order again. It is often used after a problem, illness, or mistake has been fixed. People commonly say it after resting, getting treatment, or making a small repair.

Examples

  • After a good night’s sleep, I was right as rain.
  • The plumber replaced the valve, and now the shower is right as rain.
  • Give her a day to recover and she’ll be right as rain.
  • I thought the laptop was broken, but a restart and it’s right as rain.