"right as a trivet" meaning in All languages combined

See right as a trivet on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Audio: En-au-right as a trivet.ogg
Etymology: Initially as steady as a trivet, implying stability. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} right as a trivet (not comparable)
  1. (simile) In a perfect state; thoroughly sound. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: right as ninepence, right as rain, righter than rain
    Sense id: en-right_as_a_trivet-en-adj-ff97bw9Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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