get (oneself) in gear

get (oneself) in gear

To prepare oneself to do something or do start taking action, especially after having delayed doing so. I know you said you would take out the trash, but get yourself in gear and do it already! I really need to get myself in gear and finish writing this paper—it's due tomorrow!
See also: gear, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • kick (oneself) for (doing something)
  • wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
  • wash hands of
  • wash one's hands of
  • wash your hands of
  • wash your hands of somebody/something
  • wash your hands of something/someone
  • keep in sight
  • keep sight of (someone or something)
  • keep sight of somebody/something