Meaning of Idiom ‘In Mint Condition’
When something is in mint condition, it is not new but is in excellent condition, as if it is new; unblemished; perfect or nearly perfect.
Mint condition basically means like new.
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Examples Of Use
“At the auction, there’s a mint condition 1975 Triumph TR6 that I’ve got to get a look at.”
“I’ve got lots of classic toys in mint condition. My collection is worth at least 50,000 dollars.”
“You’re not going to find many good signs in mint condition, but even damaged ones can be worth a lot of money.”
“I’ve kept it in mint condition, meaning to hand it down to my son, but he doesn’t want it, so I’m going to sell it.”
Origin
This idiom alludes to the process of manufacturing coins using a stamping process, called minting. The place where coins are minted is itself called a mint. When a coin is first made and brand new it is in mint condition, meaning just minted or just out of the mint.
A very large amount of money can be called ‘a mint.’ For example: “I’m going to make a mint when I sell my house. The value has skyrocketed.”
