Another newspaper has stopped publication. Is this the 'shape of things to come' in the newspaper business? [=is this what the future of the newspaper business is going to be like?]
She has had quite a few glasses of wine and is 'in' no 'shape' to drive. [=she shouldn't drive because she has drunk too much wine]
The players were in poor condition, but the coach quickly 'whipped/licked/knocked/got them into shape'.
(..) What happened this morning, man, I agree it was peculiar. WAITRESS: Garcon means boy. But water into wine. I... All shapes and sizes, Vincent. Don't fucking talk to me that way, man. If my answers frighten you, Vincent... then you should cease (..)1994 Pulp Fiction