out of shape
out of shape
1. Bent in such a way that something's typical shape or form has been lost. There's definitely a dislocation here—her leg is completely out of shape. The box got smushed a bit out of shape during transit, but everything inside was fine.
2. Not or no longer physically fit. Oh man, I'm so out of shape—I get winded just walking up a flight of stairs! I've gotten pretty out of shape after working behind a desk for so many years.
See also: of, out, shape
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
out of shape
and out of conditionnot in good physical condition. I get out of breath when I run because I'm out of shape. Keep exercising regularly, or you'll get out of condition.
See also: of, out, shape
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
out of shape
see under in condition; also, bent out of shape.
See also: of, out, shape
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- be out of shape
- form into
- form into (something)
- give shape to (something)
- give shape to something
- in good shape
- flex (something) out of shape
- flex out of shape
- flexed out of shape
- be in bad shape