get into shape — to become physically fit and healthy through exercise and proper diet
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become physically fit and healthy through exercise and proper diet
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ˈɪntuː ʃeɪp/
Example Sentences
- My New Year's resolution is to get into shape, but my couch keeps whispering 'Netflix and chill' to me.
- She hired a personal trainer to help her get into shape for her wedding.
- I decided to get into shape, so I bought expensive workout clothes. That counts as exercise, right?
get into shape
VERB[/ɡet ˈɪntuː ʃeɪp/]
to become physically fit and healthy through exercise and proper diet
He decided to get into shape after struggling to climb the stairs.
Measure with tape, reward with grape - get into shape!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Get derives from Old Norse geta (to obtain, acquire), while shape comes from Old English sceap (form, appearance). The phrase 'get into shape' emerged in the 20th century with the rise of fitness culture, developing the figurative meaning of achieving or maintaining good physical condition.
Breakdown
get (Old Norse geta: to obtain) + into (preposition indicating direction or change of state) + shape (Old English sceap: form, appearance). The phrase functions as a verb phrase where 'into' signals transformation toward the noun 'shape' (physical condition).
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📝Examples
“My New Year's resolution is to get into shape, but my couch keeps whispering 'Netflix and chill' to me.”
“She hired a personal trainer to help her get into shape for her wedding.”
“I decided to get into shape, so I bought expensive workout clothes. That counts as exercise, right?”
“The doctor advised him to get into shape to improve his overall health.”
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