feel like oneself

1. Also, feel oneself . Sense oneself as being in a normal state of health or spirits. For example, I'm finally over the flu and feel like myself again , or He doesn't know what's wrong but he doesn't feel himself . The antonym is not feel oneself , that is, “feel unwell.” [Mid-1800s] Also see feel up to .

2. feel like new . Also, feel like a new person . Have a renewed sense of well-being, especially after something has happened, such as recovery from illness or receiving good news. For example, The surgery went very well, and he now feels like new , or I am so relieved at the news, I feel like a new person .

3. feel like a million . Be in the best of health or good spirits. For example, After winning that prize I feel like a million . The million alludes to a million dollars. Also see look like a million dollars ; on top of the world .