English Idioms
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In mint condition
Meaning
The idiom "in mint condition" refers to an item or object that is perfect, flawless, and has not been used. This can also refer to someone who is young and healthy, meaning they are in their prime physical condition.
Usage
- The vintage car was in mint condition and looked like it had never been driven before.
- The actor was in mint condition for the role of a superhero due to his rigorous fitness routine.
- I recently bought a new laptop that's still in its box and is in mint condition.
- The wedding dress was in mint condition when it was passed down to me by my mother.
- After years of neglect, the old house was finally restored and is now in mint condition.
Roots and History
The idiom "in mint condition" dates back to the early 20th century, and its origin can be traced back to the practice of collecting coins. In coin collecting, a coin that has never been circulated or used is considered to be in "mint condition." This usage eventually extended to other items and objects, and by the mid-1900s, it was being used figuratively to describe people who were young, healthy, and in their prime physical condition.
Synonyms in English
- Perfect
- Flawless
- New
- Unused
- pristine
Synonyms in other languages
- 紧绚的 (Japanese) - This idiom refers to something that is vivid and lifelike, often used to describe art or music.
- 爿锅新生的 (Chinese) - This idiom refers to someone who is young, healthy, and full of life, often used to describe a young adult who is at the peak of their physical condition.
- טוֹחַ חַיִּם (Hebrew) - This idiom refers to a person who is in good health and full of vitality, often used to describe someone who is physically fit and active.
- קֶסֶמנוּתאן (Hebrew) - This idiom refers to someone who is young, healthy, and has not yet been tarnished by the passage of time or the trials of life, often used to describe someone who is pure and innocent.
- לַרַמַם נֶסֶבוּתאן (Hebrew) - This idiom refers to someone who is young, healthy, and has not yet reached adulthood, often used to describe a child or teenager who is full of energy and enthusiasm.