What does 'stance' mean?

[Stancy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #308 "English Slang Idioms (30)", question 10

He knew he was in bad ......... when he checked his temperature and found that he had a relatively high fever.

(a) shape
(b) size
(c) stance
(d) results

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #308 "English Slang Idioms (30)", answer 10

He knew he was in bad shape when he checked his temperature and found that he had a relatively high fever.

Correct answer: (a) shape
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what is stance?

Stancy

[Mister Micawber]

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STANCE
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber