alive and kicking
Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.
alive
UK /əˈlaɪv/ US /əˈlaɪv/
adj 5
Definitions
adj
1
Having life; living; not dead.
As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.
I am hee that liueth, and was dead : and behold, I am aliue foꝛ euermoꝛe,Amen,and haue the keyes of hell and of death.
2
In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.
to keep the fire alive
to keep the affections alive
3
Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.
Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening.
The Boyne, for a quarter of a mile, was alive with muskets and green boughs.
4
Carrying electrical current; energized.
DANGER: OVERHEAD CATENARY—WIRE IS ALIVE
5
Aware of; sensitive to.
We are alive to the ongoing potential for terrorist attacks.
We may be sure that the Church would be alive to the dangers of allowing the plays to be performed outside the sacred edifice.
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