... words arranged in a grammatical construction and acting as a unit in a sentence. An idiom is (usually) a type of compound that has a meaning that may not relate to the meanings of its individual ... sight”, “as fresh as a daisy” expresses about someone who is lively and attractive, in a clean and fresh way, people who always know to improve their appearance by fashionable and smart clothes, ... daily to have an abundant physical condition. If you are not, you will be in bad shape. 1.2. Hale and hearty Someone, especially an old person, who is hale and hearty is in excellent health....