1fit 
/ˈfɪt/ adjective
fit·ter; fit·test /ˈfɪt/ adjective 1 a : proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct — often + for ▪ a movie fit [=suitable] for the whole family ▪ This is not a fit subject for discussion with children. ▪ a subject not fit for discussion — often followed by to + verb ▪ a subject not fit to be discussed
b : suitable for a specified purpose — often + for ▪ This water is not fit for drinking. ▪ The building is no longer fit for human habitation. — often followed by to + verb ▪ This water is not fit to drink. ▪ The building is no longer fit for people to live in. 2 a : physically healthy and strong
▪ physically fit ▪ He felt overmatched against fitter [=healthier], stronger players. ▪ Patients are encouraged to get/keep fit. ▪ Are you fit enough to walk there?
b Brit slang : sexually attractive : sexy 3 : having the necessary skills — usually + for ▪ I just don't think he's fit [=qualified] for this job. 4 : made ready : put in a suitable state — usually + for ▪ get the ship fit [=prepared] for sea
b : suitable for a specified purpose — often + for ▪ This water is not fit for drinking. ▪ The building is no longer fit for human habitation. — often followed by to + verb ▪ This water is not fit to drink. ▪ The building is no longer fit for people to live in.
▪ physically fit ▪ He felt overmatched against fitter [=healthier], stronger players. ▪ Patients are encouraged to get/keep fit. ▪ Are you fit enough to walk there?
b Brit slang : sexually attractive : sexy
fit as a fiddle also Brit fit as a flea
informal : in good physical condition : very healthy and strong
▪ I feel (as) fit as a fiddle this morning.
▪ I feel (as) fit as a fiddle this morning.
fit for a king
: good enough even for a king : very good
▪ a meal (that is) fit for a king
▪ a meal (that is) fit for a king
fit to be tied
informal : very angry or upset
▪ Dad was fit to be tied when my sister came home late last night.
▪ Dad was fit to be tied when my sister came home late last night.
fit to burst
chiefly Brit, informal : very much
▪ laugh/shout fit to burst
▪ laugh/shout fit to burst
fit to kill
US, informal : in an impressive way that attracts attention
▪ He was dressed fit to kill.
▪ He was dressed fit to kill.
see/think fit
◊To see fit or think fit to do something is to choose to do it because you think it is right or appropriate.
▪ She can spend her money as she sees fit. [=she can spend her money as she chooses] ▪ She let him do his job as he thought fit. ▪ They might see fit [=choose, decide] to make some adjustments.
▪ She can spend her money as she sees fit. [=she can spend her money as she chooses] ▪ She let him do his job as he thought fit. ▪ They might see fit [=choose, decide] to make some adjustments.
— fit·ness noun [noncount]
▪ No one questioned her fitness for the job. ▪ The program promotes healthy eating and physical fitness. [=being healthy through exercise]
▪ No one questioned her fitness for the job. ▪ The program promotes healthy eating and physical fitness. [=being healthy through exercise]
