in condition

Idioms  

1. Also,; in shape. Physically fit; also, in a state of readiness. For example, I've got to get in condition before the next road race, or This project's in good shape now, or Is this report in shape to show to the president? The first expression dates from the late 1700s; the use of shape for “a state of health or repair” dates from the mid-1800s. The antonyms of these expressions, out of condition and out of shape, date from the mid-1800s. For example, Their stock was out of condition and not suitable for selling, or I'm so out of shape that I can barely run a mile.

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Example Sentences

"We did not offer Lando a car that was in condition to progress through the field," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

This support is designed to help producers move past an outbreak, get their farms back in condition for restocking and get back into business as soon as possible.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2022

Laboratory experiments have demonstrated that the abiotic synthesis of organic molecules in condition similar to those of early Earth is possible.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

It was from Hrytsiv with a dire subject-heading: “ICU — critical change in condition of Lilia’s health.”

From New York Times • May 3, 2022

Prince finished by advising them not to jump ship, since they were hardly in condition to swim that far.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham