In the pink

Posted by ESC on May 20, 2000

In Reply to: In the pink posted by Oliver Battery on May 20, 2000

: : I know what the books say it means and the origins. I just would like to hear others ideas about a phrase that describes what it means to them.

: It means nowt to I me dear. What the books say then eh? Do tell I, else...

I couldn't find anything in the books. But I believe the expression "in the pink" refers to good health evidenced by the pink complexion of a fair-skinned person.

• In the pink James Briggs 05/20/00
  • In the pink ESC 05/21/00