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Momento Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

be in shape

0Could you teach me about "be in shape" usage?02br
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0 Being in shape can be used for machines and for people. In machinery, it just means that it is working as it is supposed to. 02br 02br 00People say that I am out of shape, but I maintain that "round" is a shape.

— Philip

  • 0 Being in shape can be used for machines and for people.
  • In machinery, it just means that it is working as it is supposed to.
  • 02br 02br 00People say that I am out of shape, but I maintain that "round" is a shape.
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0 Being in shape can be used for machines and for people. In machinery, it just means that it is working as it is supposed to. With people, it means healthy appearance, height/weight proportionate, look good in a swimsuit, etc.02br
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0I see. Thank you so much for your answer. I understand about it. 050010id1
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0 The phrase is also used to mean being/not being fit.02br
00I'm out of shape - I'm not fit - I'm out of condition02br
00I must get in shape - I must get fit - I must get in condition 0-
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0Thank you very much. It's useful information. 050010id1
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