In good shape meaning in English
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Definition
in good shape: physically fit, having a good figure
the shape (of an object): the form, the appearance (of an object)
Examples
- "The brakes and shifters have been stripped off, but the handlebars, frame, and gears appear to be in perfectly good shape."
- "Terrance is recovering from a minor surgical procedure, but he is still in good enough shape to beat me at nine holes of golf, that son of a gun."
- "In fact, you seem to be in good shape physically."
Exercise 1
What does the doctor conclude about Philip's health?
Check all the answers that may apply. There may be more than one correct answer!
Check all the answers that may apply. There may be more than one correct answer!
What does the doctor conclude about Philip's health?
Check all the answers that may apply. There may be more than one correct answer!
Check all the answers that may apply. There may be more than one correct answer!
This is one of the conclusions made by the doctor. She says, "I was checking you for a hernia ... you don't have one".
This is one of the conclusions made by the doctor. She says: "you seem to be in good shape physically".
This is not one of the doctor's conclusions. Although the doctor says she is going to have some blood tests done, this does not imply that Philip has a blood disease.
This is simply not true. But if you had 24 hours to live, what would you do? I would start by taking a long bath, then maybe a little walk on the beach. Then the drinking would start in earnest.
This is not one of the doctor's conclusions. Although she asks Philip to cough, this is not a conclusion about his health, it is a request so that she can see if he is sick.
Exercise 2
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Bruno: To my right, Terrance Cashman, , longtime investor and good friend. Terrance is recovering from a minor procedure, but he is still in good enough to beat me at nine holes of golf, that son of a gun.
Terrance: You'd better believe it!
Terrance: You'd better believe it!
Listen to the audio, then fill in the blanks with the missing terms.
Bruno: To my right, Terrance Cashman, shareholder , longtime investor and good friend. Terrance is recovering from a minor surgical procedure, but he is still in good enough shape to beat me at nine holes of golf, that son of a gun.
Terrance: You'd better believe it!
Terrance: You'd better believe it!
Exercise 3
Someone who "thinks on their feet" .
Someone who "thinks on their feet" quickly adapts to any situation.
quickly adapts to any situation: "To think on one's feet" indicates that one is able to deal with situations and problems which are unexpected. A person with this ability is able to adapt easily to a variety of situations. Example: Air traffic controllers must be good at thinking on their feet.
is extremely confident: Being confident and "thinking on one's feet" express very different meanings.
stays alert for long periods of time: To "stay alert for long periods of time" is to "remain attentive or awake" for long periods of time. This ability is different than "thinking on one's feet", which means to think quickly.
is in good physical shape: Being in good physical shape and "thinking on one's feet" express very different meanings.
is very pragmatic: Being pragmatic is often described using the idiom "to have one's feet on the ground". This expression is different than the one Trey uses in his cover letter 'to think on one's feet.
Exercise 4
Someone who thinks on their feet:
Someone who thinks on their feet:
Being in good physical shape and "thinking on one's feet" express different meanings. To be "in good physical shape" is to be "healthy", "sporty", or "fit".
To "stay alert for long periods of time" is to "remain attentive or awake" for long periods of time. This ability is different from "thinking on one's feet", which means to think quickly.
Being confident and "thinking on one's feet" express different meanings. To be "confident" is to be "self-assured", or to have a strong belief in one's own abilities or talents.
"To think on one's feet" is to be able to deal with situations and problems which are unexpected. A person with this ability can adapt easily to a variety of situations. Example: Air traffic controllers must be good at thinking on their feet.
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