B1idiomhealthIELTS-friendly
in good shape
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healthy and fit
Also 'in bad shape' and 'out of shape' (not fit). No article before 'shape' in this meaning.
In context
My grandfather walks to the market every day, so he is in good shape for a man of seventy-five.
I need to get in good shape before the trekking trip to Sa Pa next month.
Common mistake
Incorrect: in a good shape
Correct: in good shape
More idioms about health
- a clean bill of healtha doctor's statement, after an examination, that someone is healthy
- a new lease of lifenew energy, or a chance to be active or useful again
- a ripe old agea very old age, reached in good health
- a second windnew energy that lets you continue after you felt too tired
- a shadow of your former selfmuch weaker, thinner or less impressive than before