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Difference between In no shape and Not in shape

in no shape

1. not in good enough condition or state of health:

  • A tired child is simply in no shape to learn new math lessons or improve reading.

2. (also: in no shape or form) in no manner; not at all:

  • If he acted wrongfully, it was in no shape by any precept or example.

not in shape—(also: out of shape)

1. not having the right shape:

  • That hat of yours doesn’t seem to be in shape.

2. (usually of an athlete) not well trained; in bad physical form:

  • I think Ali is not in shape for his forthcoming fight.