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get in shape

Date: Jun 27 2002

Quote

1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.

“The great thing about movies like this, one of the other reasons to do them, is that they’re really the single thing that can motivate me to get in shape because otherwise I won’t do it.”

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

make body more beautiful; bring body to peak physical condition; get stronger, become physically strong; get in good physical condition
(Most people get in shape by exercising and eating healthy foods.)

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

You can use “get in shape” whenever you’re talking about physical exercise and fitness. For example, if your mother starts exercising and eating healthy foods, she’s “getting in shape.” Or, if you start playing soccer every day, you’re getting in better shape by playing a sport.
Many people “get in shape” so that they can play their favorite sport better. Others get in shape so they feel happier and more healthy. Whatever the reason, getting in shape is a great thing to do!

Examples

1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.

””I need to get in shape. I feel fat and sick. I’m going to start exercising every day. I’m sure that will make me feel better.”“

””I used to be in terrible shape, but I started working out three times a week, and now I’m feeling really good!”“

””My brother wants to get in shape for basketball. He’s running every day and lifting weights to get stronger.”“

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

I think the meaning of “get in shape” is make one’s physical shape or condition good (mostly good-looking).
by Ko (Kunsan City, South Korea)
I think that could be:
- to be in good physical fitness
- in form
- in figure
- in appearance
by Elcio (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
To get in shape is when a person make exercises and doesn’t eat junky food, only to stay with a beautiful body.
by Joe (Brazil)
Get in shape: Physical Fitness, Get into a Good Physical Shape, Control Weight
by João (Fortaleza-Ceará, Brazil)
Get in shape means physically strong.
by Joyce (Toronto, Canada)
To keep fit, physically healthy.
by Monique (Belgium)
I may believe the meaning of “get in shape” could be, to enhance, perfect or make something even better than it is and also could be, to get familiarized with something in a pleasant way, to do the very best at something.
by Rodrigo (Sao Paolo, Brazil)