out of trim

out of trim

1. Unprepared, as of ships that are not ready to sail. "To trim," in the nautical sense, means to adjust a ship's balance or sails. No, we can't leave yet, the boat is out of trim!
2. In poor condition, usually physically. I know I need to get back to the gym—I'm really out of trim these days. A: "I checked on the house a few months ago, why?" B: "It's completely out of trim! Paint is peeling, windows are broken, it's a mess!"
See also: of, out, trim
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • back and fill
  • back and fill, to
  • filling
  • in stays
  • four sheets in the wind
  • four sheets to the wind
  • two sheets to the wind
  • forge over
  • trim one's sails, to
  • if you can't do the time, don't do the crime