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.
- 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