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

He added that McLaren had some upgrades coming "in the next two races, we will see if we are in condition to alter the competitiveness of the car."

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

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

The ten skins I had taken at Tall Rock were now dry and in condition to sew.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell