Phrase guide

in shape

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In good condition, repair; in a good state.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I hope to get in shape for summer swimsuit season.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: out of shape

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: en état — in good condition
  • Galician: arrombado — in good condition
  • Polish: w dobrej formie — in good condition
  • French: en forme — (idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
  • Galician: en forma — (idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
  • Norwegian Bokmål: i form — (idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
  • Polish: w formie — (idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
  • Romanian: în formă — (idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
  • Russian: в фо́рме (v fórme) — (idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
  • Spanish: en forma — (idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness
  • Spanish: en buena forma — (idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness