Idiom idiom
as right as rain
Meaning
Perfect
Examples
“After a good night of sleep, you will feel as right as rain.”
“The mechanic fixed the engine yesterday, and now the car is running as right as rain.”
“Although the patient suffered a minor setback during recovery, the doctor assured the family that he would soon be as right as rain.”
Origin
disputed origin
disputed origin
Late Victorian; one of many 'right as...' similes, this one surviving largely because of its alliteration (rain being seen as normal and restorative).
Last updated June 7, 2026