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be in fighting trim

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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.

See also: fight, 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

See also: fight, trim