be in tip-top shape

1. To be 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 make sure our yard is in tip-top shape! Wow, these action figures really are in tip-top shape. A collector would pay top dollar for these.

2. To function exactly as desired or expected; to be 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. Your computer will be 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. To have exceptional, robust health or fitness. I'm a triathlete, so I have to make sure I'm always in tip-top shape. If your goal is to be in tip-top shape, our personal trainers are the best in the biz! No, John's still having a hard time getting around—he hasn't been in tip-top shape since his back surgery last year.