in(to) shape

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in shape

1. In good, robust health; strong or fit. Sadly, I'm not in shape anymore. Ten years working behind a desk has given me quite a belly! Wow, Jim is really in shape lately. You're certainly in shape these days—guess you've been hitting the gym!

2. Suitably prepared or in the proper condition. No, the manuscript isn't in shape for review yet—I still have a few sections to edit. We'll be in shape once we get the server up and running. I've been studying all weekend, and I still don't feel like I'm in shape for this test.

in(to) shape

In good, robust health; strong or fit. Boy, I really need to get into shape. Ten years working behind a desk have given me quite a belly! Wow, Jim is really in shape lately. I'm only in shape because of a lifetime of manual labor!