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My Celine Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

in shape

What does it mean?

E.g.: Simpson said she hired a trainer to get in shape for the film, which stars Johnny Knoxville as Luke Duke and Seann William Scott as Bo Duke.
  

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Usually, it means to improve your body condition, both in relation to physical appearance, body health, and/or mental alertness. Also, when you tell someone to, 'shape up', it means 'behave yourself'. 'Get your act together' is similar.

  • Usually, it means to improve your body condition, both in relation to physical appearance, body health, and/or mental alertness.
  • Also, when you tell someone to, 'shape up', it means 'behave yourself'.
  • 'Get your act together' is similar.
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Usually, it means to improve your body condition, both in relation to physical appearance, body health, and/or mental alertness. Also, when you tell someone to, 'shape up', it means 'behave yourself'. 'Get your act together' is similar.

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