in shape

English

Alternative forms

• into shape

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

in shape

1. In good condition, repair; in a good state.

   I guess I'd better get my room in shape if I have guests.

2. (idiomatic) In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.

   Antonym: out of shape

   I hope to get in shape for summer swimsuit season.

   • 1982, K.T. Oslin, Younger Men:

     Whoa, look over here
     We got a cute little ol' runner to the right
     Blue shorts, no shirt
     You're looking good darling
     That's right, stay in shape

Translations

in good condition

French: en état Galician: arrombado Polish: w dobrej formie

(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness

French: en forme Galician: en forma Norwegian: Bokmål: i form Polish: w formie (pl) Romanian: în formă Russian: в фо́рме (ru) (v fórme) Spanish: en forma

Anagrams

• Phineas, in phase, inphase, phase in