Get your act together

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Organizational Cue

Use this phrase as motivation or advice to structure life duties or tasks.

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With exams coming, you should really get your act together.

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Not For Formal

It's casual and might be disrespectful in formal situations like official meetings.

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You wouldn't tell your boss to get their act together.

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Friendly Push

It's often used among friends as a nudge to improve without serious criticism.

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You've been late a lot; time to get your act together, huh?

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