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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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Like the treadmill, it’s equipped with Peloton IQ and able to give feedback on form, send fitness insights, provide training guidance, and track progress over time. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 Signings are struggling to settle in, Mohamed Salah is short on form, and there’s been an over-reliance on late goals. Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 Focus on form: Proper form is crucial to effectively engage the core muscles, said Fox. Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Oct. 2025 Ursuța insists on form even when the form is broken. Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 Oct. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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