get (someone or something) into shape
get (someone or something) into shape
To return someone or something into acceptable condition or behavior, especially through direct, efficient, and practical means. The president won the election on his promise to get the economy into shape by overhauling outdated or inefficient legislation. What he really needs is a mentor who will get him into shape.
See also: get, shape
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get into shape (or get someone into shape)
become (or make someone) physically fitter by exercise.See also: get, shape
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get (yourself) (back) into ˈshape
take exercise, etc. to become fit and healthy (again): After she had the baby, she started swimming every day, to get back into shape.See also: get, shape
get/knock/lick somebody/something into ˈshape
make somebody/something more acceptable or organized; improve somebody/something: Do you think you can lick this company into shape?See also: get, knock, lick, shape, somebody, something
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- get into shape
- get/knock/lick somebody/something into shape
- knock (someone or something) into shape
- knock something/someone into shape
- lick (someone or something) into shape
- lick someone or something into shape
- lick something into shape
- whip (someone or something) into shape
- whip into shape
- whip something into shape