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be in fighting trim
be in fighting trim
To be prepared to tackle a situation, often with an emphasis on one's physical strength or readiness. Primarily heard in US. You'll do great in the race—after months of training, you're in fighting trim.
be in fighting trim
(mainly American) ready to deal with a situation, especially because you are in good physical condition It was a challenging performance, but the dancers were in fighting trim.
See come out fighting