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in tip-top shape

1. In excellent, ideal, or pristine condition or appearance. Our tenants really take care of the property. Even after five years of wear and tear, the house is still in tip-top shape! I've got all sorts of gardening equipment to keep our yard in tip-top shape! Wow, these action figures really are in tip-top shape. A collector would pay top dollar for these.

2. Functioning ideally; in perfect working order. The vintage car sat in a barn for nearly three decades, so it isn't exactly in top-top shape anymore. Don't worry, we've repaired dozens of machines like this. We'll have your computer back in tip-top shape in no time. A: "Is the TV still in tip-top shape?" B: "Yeah, I can't believe smacking it like that actually worked!"

3. Having exceptional, robust health or fitness. I'm a triathlete, so I have to stay in tip-top shape all year round. Our personal trainers are committed to helping you get in tip-top shape. No, John's still having a hard time getting around—he hasn't been in tip-top shape since his back surgery last year.

into tip-top shape

1. Into excellent, ideal, or pristine condition or appearance. The last owners really let the yard get overgrown, so I bought all sorts of gardening equipment put it into tip-top shape again. This house is a total mess! Come on, we're going to whip it into tip-top shape before your parents get here! Mom can't expect us to get the garage into tip-top shape overnight. It's a total mess!

2. Into a state or condition of perfect or ideal function. Don't worry, we'll get your computer back into tip-top shape in no time. You're pretty handy—think you can get my blender back in tip-top shape? We could definitely get this gate into tip-top shape. It would only take some new hinges.

3. Having exceptional, robust health or fitness. I want to run a triathlon this year, so I'll need to get into tip-top shape! Our personal trainers are committed to getting you into tip-top shape. A: "No, John's still struggling to get around." B: "Wow. Well, it is hard to get in tip-top shape after a major surgery like he had."