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

See also:

in stays
back and fill
back and fill, to
filling
forge over
on the wind
sail near the wind
near the wind
four sheets in the wind
four sheets to the wind

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