square away

verb

1. to set the sails of (a square-rigger) at right angles to the keel
2. tr to make neat and tidy

Idioms and Phrases

Put in order; also, get ready for. For example, Once we've got the files squared away, we can decide on next year's repertory , or She had to square away the house before leaving town . This expression uses square in the sense of “arrange in accordance with some principle,” indirectly alluding to the geometric square. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

The 81-year-old president received the physical at a military hospital in Maryland and declared himself "squared away" after the appointment.

From BBC

“It was more about frustration not having the success as opposed to having emotions toward one another. So, we just had to get that squared away and understand that.”

From Seattle Times

“We got the boat squared away. We were under control. Then somebody noticed the line in the water, and I was like, ‘Oh, I didn’t see that coming.’

From Los Angeles Times

I check in with both coaches, make sure they’re squared away as far as any statistical things or if they have questions regarding the other team or roster moves or anything of that nature.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m hoping we can get it squared away without putting a bunch of farmers out of business.”

From Seattle Times