| 词组 | whip somebody into shape |
| 释义 | (redirected from whip somebody into shape)whip (someone or something) into shapeTo 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 The president won the election on his promise to whip the economy into shape by overhauling outdated or inefficient legislation. What he really needs is a mentor who will whip him into shape. whip someone or something into shapeto cause someone or something to be in a better condition. The coach was not able to whip the players into shape before the game. I think I can whip this proposal into shape quickly. Hey, Tom, whip yourself into shape. You look a mess. whip something into shapeverbSee lick something into shape whip into shapeInformal To bring to a specified state or condition, vigorously and often forcefully. |
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