As fit as a Mallee bull

Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56241)

• Canada

20 Jul 20

@JudyEv I did a search on it actually, just now. It means that something was correct or proper and actually is a very old saying going back to 1600.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 20

I've heard fit as a fiddle too. I wonder where that one comes from.

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Anna M. Wilkes

@gr8nana6 (6614)

• Conyers, Georgia

20 Jul 20

@JudyEv I have no clue where that came from

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

20 Jul 20

Interesting how some idiom travels and some doesn't. I guess TV has a lot to do with it

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

We all know more than we did thanks to TV. Whether it's all correct or not is another matter I guess. lol

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

@Ronrybs We've been watching The IT Crowd. I guess they're reruns but thankfully no-one gets shot in that. Have you seen it?

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

21 Jul 20

@JudyEv Good job we don't all believe what we see on TV. I do love it when after a huge car wreck, the people climb out of the cars and all agree they are alright! Never mind when someone gets shot!

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Sharon

@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

21 Jul 20

I've never heard that expression before. Thanks for the explanation. I learned something new today

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Sharon

@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

25 Jul 20

@JudyEv I know but it's still good to know. And who knows, I might just be able to make that trip one day.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Jul 20

@simone10 Keep working on it. The bed is made - and there are two if your brother can come too.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

It will only be of any use to you if you come to visit me.

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Thelma

@thelme55 (79324)

• Germany

20 Jul 20

That is a nice phrase. This is a new phrase for me. Thanks for sharing.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

@thelme55 I thought of one and have now written about it.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

Australia has some unique sayings - just like most countries I guess.

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Thelma

@thelme55 (79324)

• Germany

21 Jul 20

@JudyEv I see. You can write some more of the phrases.

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Fat Oreo

@fluffy69 (4955)

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21 Jul 20

First time i saw this bull very cute and charming, thanks for your informative news

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

You're welcome. He is a fine-looking bull, isn't he?

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Fat Oreo

@fluffy69 (4955)

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21 Jul 20

@JudyEv yup

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jul 20

What a beautiful bull. And a cool saying.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

Mallee bulls wouldn't be this fat - and probably wouldn't last as long in the mallee country. But he is certainly a beauty.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Jul 20

@JudyEv He really is very healthy looking.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (120738)

• United States

21 Jul 20

That's an interesting phrase. We had a bull once, and he was pretty friendly.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

We had one that had been shown so it was very quiet. We were still careful around him though.

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popciclecold

@popciclecold (40214)

• United States

21 Jul 20

First time hearing the phrase, but that bull looks as fit as any could be.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

It certainly looks tough and strong.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (208906)

• United States

21 Jul 20

That does sound like a very Australian phrase!

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

Yes, I thought so too so I thought I'd explain it.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

20 Jul 20

It is funny to learn these local phrases we say fit as a fiddle but I am not sure why lol

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

20 Jul 20

@JudyEv Thank you, I would have never guessed that.

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WorDazza

@WorDazza (15826)

• Manchester, England

20 Jul 20

I love these sayings from different parts of the world. A similar UK saying is 'As fit as a butcher's dog'.

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WorDazza

@WorDazza (15826)

• Manchester, England

21 Jul 20

@JudyEv We usually say someone has a face like a burglar's dog. My uncle used to use loads of these sayings when I was a kid. I'll have to try to remember them.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

And there is 'a head like a robber's dog'. Some have some very weird origins.

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DianneN

@DianneN (254926)

• United States

20 Jul 20

I have seen Mallee bulls on my European travels and in movies, too. Great shot!

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DianneN

@DianneN (254926)

• United States

22 Jul 20

@JudyEv They are!

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

Thanks. Some bulls are massive.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222302)

• United States

20 Jul 20

Great pic. I've never heard that phrase. Today is Angie's birthday.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

I think there might be three that share this birthday. I'd better mosey on over and wish her a happy birthday. Thanks for the reminder.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222302)

• United States

22 Jul 20

@JudyEv You're welcome. Have a great day!

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Raj

@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

20 Jul 20

Haha thanks. Nice to know about this idiom

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 20

Each country have its own sayings, doesn't it?

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Raj

@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

20 Jul 20

@JudyEv yeah I'll try to post ours too sometime

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (117226)

• El Paso, Texas

20 Jul 20

I have heard that some parts of Australia are very arid and dry.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

All the central area is arid and dry but the coastal areas get more rain and have the vast majority of the population.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

20 Jul 20

I should be fit as that bull all the walking I do Judy..

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 20

I've been walking on the treadmill lately and feel very pleased with my little self. lol

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56241)

• Canada

20 Jul 20

I have not heard of that one. But I like it. I have heard the saying as fit as a fiddle.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 20

Yes, that's one I know too.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135744)

• Marion, Ohio

20 Jul 20

Thats a good way to say it.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jul 20

There are probably a few more Aussie sayings I could think of if I try hard. lol

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (14784)

• Ireland

20 Jul 20

@judyev That is one handsome bull.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Jul 20

I thought so. I think he had tickets on himself too. lol

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (128835)

• Gainesville, Florida

20 Jul 20

I saw Isabelle's response below mentioning fit as a fiddle, which is a common phrase here, but there are also others, including healthy as a horse and strong as an ox. Obviously, those last two don't need much explanation. I always find it interesting to learn about idioms.

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