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are out of shape vs out of shape

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Out of shape' can stand alone to describe someone who is not physically fit, while 'are out of shape' is used when referring to a group of people or things collectively not being in good physical condition.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

are out of shape

This phrase is correct when referring to a group of people or things collectively not being in good physical condition.

Use 'are out of shape' when talking about multiple people or things that are not physically fit. It is the plural form of 'out of shape'.

Examples:

The athletes are out of shape after the long break.
The students are out of shape and need to exercise more.
The cars are out of shape and need repairs.
The team members are out of shape and need to train harder.
The dancers are out of shape for the upcoming performance.

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Jan 25, 2016 ... Why kids today are out of shape, disrespectful – and in charge. New book urges parents to reorder life for the sake of kids. Author, physician ...
2) You are out of shape if you can not climb a flight of stairs without breathing hard. 3) He is out of shape because he spent the winter on the couch. 4) She is out ...
Programmers are out of shape for the same reason others are out of shape - they don't exercise enough. It's less about programming about having a job and/or ...
Mar 8, 2016 ... Teenagers who are out of shape regardless of body weight are at higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study has ...

Alternatives:

out of shape (singular form)
not in good physical condition
lacking fitness
physically unfit
unfit

out of shape

This phrase is correct when used to describe an individual who is not physically fit.

Use 'out of shape' when talking about a single person or thing that is not physically fit. It is the singular form of 'are out of shape'.

Examples:

He is out of shape and needs to start exercising.
She feels out of shape after not working out for a while.
The car is out of shape and needs maintenance.
The team captain is out of shape and needs to improve his fitness.
The dancer is out of shape and needs to practice more.

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out of shape. and out of condition. not in good physical condition. I get out of breath when I run because I'm out of shape. Keep exercising regularly, or you'll get ...
9 signs you are out of shape. 9 signs you are out of shape. Christian Roach - Personal Trainer. 2014 Jan. 30. Exercise. Motivation. Being healthy and fit is ...
He wasn't any more than thirty, but he'd let his body get out of shape. Clive Barker COLDHEART CANYON (2001). The jaw was twisted out of shape , making the ...
Idiom Definition - to be out of shape. Synonyms: debilitated, doughy, drooping, fat , fatigued, feeble, flabby, flaccid, fleshy, floppy, formless, languid, limp, listless, ...

Alternatives:

not in good physical condition
lacking fitness
physically unfit
unfit
needs to exercise

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