out of trim



out of trim

1. Unprepared, as of ships that are not ready to sail. "To trim," in the nautical sense, means to adjust a ship's balance or sails. No, we can't leave yet, the boat is out of trim!
2. In poor condition, usually physically. I know I need to get back to the gym—I'm really out of trim these days. A: "I checked on the house a few months ago, why?" B: "It's completely out of trim! Paint is peeling, windows are broken, it's a mess!"
See also: of, out, trim

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DawidDAH-veet (Polish)Polish, Biblical Hebrew
Devaraj-Indian, Kannada
MagnusMAHNG-nus (Swedish), MAG-nəs (English)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Late Roman
Demelza-English (British)
Sanaa (2)-Eastern African, Swahili
KennedyKEN-ə-deeEnglish, Irish