get one's act together

1. Also,. Start to behave more appropriately or effectively; get organized. For example, Once Joe gets his act together he'll get a raise, or You'd better get it all together before the boss comes back. The variant using shit is considered vulgar. [Slang; second half of 1900s] Also see get one's ducks in a row.

Example Sentences

And 21 years, in Internet time, should be more than long enough to get one’s act together.

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Related Words

• agree 
• harmonize 
• integrate 
• organize 
• regulate