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to get into shape
01
to improve one's physical fitness and health through exercise and healthy lifestyle choices
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What is the origin of the idiom "get into shape" and when to use it?
This idiom is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century. The phrase implies that the person is currently not in an ideal physical condition and needs to make efforts to improve their fitness level.
Example
He started running daily to get into shape.
She joined a gym to get in shape before summer.
Regular workouts help people get into shape.
to get somebody or something into shape
01
to bring someone or something back to an acceptable state, particularly by using direct and practical methods
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Example
The president won the election on his promise to get the economy into shape by overhauling outdated or inefficient legislation.
What he really needs is a mentor who will get him into shape.
