English Explanatory Dictionary

get one's act together

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.

Pronunciation

en-au-get one's act together.ogg

Word forms

get one's act together gets one's act together getting one's act together got one's act together gotten one's act together

Etymology

Figuratively, a comparison with the achieved result and the preparation involved in creating, producing, rehearsing, and polishing a theatrical act or similar performance.

Synonyms

get one's priorities straight get it together get one's shit together straighten up and fly right

Related words

clean up one's act have one's act together turn over a new leaf keep it together get a grip
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