get one's act together
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get one's act together
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Figuratively, a comparison with the achieved result and the preparation involved in creating, producing, rehearsing, and polishing a theatrical act or similar performance.
verb gets one's act together · getting one's act together · got one's act together · gotten one's act together
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To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.
It didn't look like he'd ever get his act together, but eventually the project got going.
Similar: get one's priorities straight, get it together, get one's shit together, straighten up and fly right
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verb become serious and organized
| Español | sentar la cabeza, ponerse las pilas, espabilarse, espabilar |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 齊心協力 /齐心协力 qíxīnxiélì |
| Français | se reprendre en main |
| Deutsch | sich zusammenreißen, die Kurve kriegen |
| Italiano | darsi da fare |
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