Clean up your act

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To improve your behaviour or performance.

She warned him to clean up his act or he'd find himself out of a job.
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Often appears as...

  • he needs to clean up his act
  • clean up your act or lose your job

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Colloquial

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Peer Pressure

Used when someone is urged by others to change their behavior or attitude.

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Everyone said he should clean up his act if he wants to fit in.
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Self-Improvement

Often used when someone has made a personal decision to improve their behavior.

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She realized she needed to clean up her act to achieve her goals.
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