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'.
(..) I wonder if you could give me some advice. Why, certainly, Captain Butler. My Bonnie sucks her thumb. I can't make her stop it. You should make her stop it. It'll ruin the shape of her mouth. I know, I know. She has such a beautiful mouth, too. I tried putting soap under her nails. Soap! Bah! (..)1939 Gone with the Wind