into\ practice

into\ practice
• in(to) practice
I.adv. phr.
In actual doing.

The idea sounds good but will it work in practice?

It is easy to say that we will be good. It is harder to put the saying into practice.

II. adj. phr.
In proper condition to do something well through practice.

A pianist gets his fingers in practice by playing scales.

An ice-skater keeps in practice by skating every day.

Compare: in shape Contrast: out of practice

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