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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[out of shape] or [out of condition] {adj. phr.} 1. Not in good condition; not able to perform well. * /Father was out of shape when he took a long […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in shape

[in shape] or [in condition] {adj. phr.} In good condition; able to perform well. * /The football team will he in shape for the first game of the season./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

on condition that

[on condition that] {conj.} Providing that; if. * /I will lend you the money on condition that you pay it back in one month./ * /She agreed to act in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

condition

[condition] See: [IN SHAPE] or [IN CONDITION], [IN THE PINK] or [IN THE PINK OF CONDITION], [ON CONDITION THAT], [OUT OF SHAPE] or [OUT OF CONDITION]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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