get in 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 ɪn ʃeɪp/
Example Sentences
- My New Year's resolution is to get in shape, but my couch has other plans
- She hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape for the marathon
- I thought playing video games with motion controls would help me get in shape, but I was wrong
get in shape
VERB[/ɡet ɪn ʃeɪp/]
to become physically fit and healthy through exercise and proper diet
After months of training, she finally started to get in shape for the marathon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'get in shape' combines 'get' from Old Norse 'geta' (to obtain, acquire) and 'shape' from Old English 'sceapan' (to create, form). The compound emerged in modern English to express the concept of acquiring or developing a desired physical form through effort and practice.
Breakdown
get (Old Norse 'geta': to obtain, acquire) + in (preposition indicating state or condition) + shape (Old English 'sceapan': form, configuration). The phrase combines acquisition with morphological transformation, literally meaning 'to acquire a desired physical form.'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My New Year's resolution is to get in shape, but my couch has other plans”
“She hired a personal trainer to help her get in shape for the marathon”
“I thought playing video games with motion controls would help me get in shape, but I was wrong”
“The doctor advised him to get in shape to reduce his health risks”
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