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
Cinderellasin-də-RE-lə (English)Literature
Beverley['bevəli]
Beitris-Scottish
LudwigLOOT-vikh, LOOT-vikGerman
AtarahAT-ə-rə (English)Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Halvdan-Norwegian