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Franklin Jones

(1853—1935)

The trouble with jogging is that by the time you realize you're not in shape for it, it's too far to walk back.

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[take shape] {v. phr.} To grow or develop into a certain fixed form. * /Plans for our vacation are beginning to take shape./ * /Their new home took shape as […] 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

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[fall back on] or [fall back upon] {v. phr.} 1. To retreat to. * /The enemy made a strong attack, and the soldiers fell back on the fort./ 2. To […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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