in the pink

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in the pink

- Comes from the English foxhunting tradition; people who foxhunt often wear scarlet jackets and are called pinks—so if you are in the pink, you are about to set off to gallop your horse across country.

in the pink

In a state of robust good health.

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Dylan's Run Vineyard near Eugene will present its wines during an "In the Pink" tasting that will contribute a portion of sales to Pink Ribbon, Inc., during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

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1 BOOTIFUL LiLo arrives with top stylist Matthew; 2 ALL CHANGE She slips into metallic mini; 3 FINAL FLING She ends night in the pink Pictures: SPLASH/WIREIMAGE.COM