As fit as a flea

Posted by ESC on September 15, 1999

In Reply to: As fit as a flea posted by Arnie Hamilton on September 13, 1999

: What is the origin of this phrase? It's used to indicate that someone is very healthy.

I've never heard that expression. Only "fit as a fiddle."

• As fit as a flea Arnie Hamilton 9/15/99