get one's act together

Idioms and Phrases

Also, get one's shit or it all together . 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.

From Salon

Related Words

• agree
• harmonize
• integrate
• organize
• regulate