on form

idiom

chiefly British
: performing well
He's been playing poorly in recent months, but now he's back on form.

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Our guide on form and technique is Mallory Mostov. Will Stone, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026 In his study on form, Mayner sought to highlight clashing contrasts among different outfits and within each of them. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026 The answers, as always with strikers, depend on form. Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026 Focusing on form helps target the right muscles and avoid injury. Jakob Roze, Health, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on form

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“On form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20form. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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