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ALL meanings of fit as a fiddle

fit as a fid·dle
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  • noun fit as a fiddle a musical instrument of the viol family. 1
  • noun fit as a fiddle violin: Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. 1
  • noun fit as a fiddle Nautical. a small ledge or barrier raised in heavy weather to keep dishes, pots, utensils, etc., from sliding off tables and stoves. 1
  • noun fit as a fiddle British Informal. swindle; fraud. 1
  • verb without object fit as a fiddle to play on the fiddle. 1
  • verb without object fit as a fiddle to make trifling or fussing movements with the hands (often followed by with): fiddling with his cuffs. 1
  • verb without object fit as a fiddle to touch or manipulate something, as to operate or adjust it; tinker (often followed by with): You may have to fiddle with the antenna to get a clear picture on the TV. 1
  • verb without object fit as a fiddle to waste time; trifle; dally (often followed by around): Stop fiddling around and get to work. 1
  • verb without object fit as a fiddle British Informal. to cheat. 1
  • verb with object fit as a fiddle to play (a tune) on a fiddle. 1
  • verb with object fit as a fiddle to trifle or waste (usually used with away): to fiddle time away. 1
  • verb with object fit as a fiddle Bookbinding. to bind together (sections or leaves of a book) by threading a cord through holes cut lengthwise into the back. 1
  • verb with object fit as a fiddle British Informal. to falsify: to fiddle the account books. to cheat: to fiddle the company out of expense money. 1
  • idioms fit as a fiddle fine as a fiddle, South Midland and Southern U.S. fiddle (def 15). 1
  • idioms fit as a fiddle fit as a fiddle, in perfect health; very fit: The doctor told him he was fit as a fiddle. Also, as fit as a fiddle. 1
  • idioms fit as a fiddle play second fiddle. second fiddle. 1
  • phrase fit as a fiddle Someone who is as fit as a fiddle is very healthy and full of energy. 0
  • noun fit as a fiddle in very good health 0
  • noun fit as a fiddle in excellent health; physically fit 0
  • adjective fit as a fiddle (Colloquial) (simile) Perfectly fit; in excellent health; in excellent condition. 0
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