Get/knock/lick something into shape

phrase

To improve or correct something.

Our project failed initially, but after many adjustments, we were able to knock it into shape.
Visual representation of "get/knock/lick something into shape" - To improve or correct something

Often appears as...

  • get this project into shape
  • knock the plan into shape

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To cause somebody to regain good health or physical condition.

After being ill for a while, I needed to get back into shape.
Visual representation of "get/knock/lick something into shape" - To cause somebody to regain good health or physical condition

Often appears as...

  • get my body into shape
  • knock myself into shape

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

phrase

To improve or correct something.

Our project failed initially, but after many adjustments, we were able to knock it into shape.
Visual representation of "get/knock/lick something into shape" - To improve or correct something

Often appears as...

  • get this project into shape
  • knock the plan into shape

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To cause somebody to regain good health or physical condition.

After being ill for a while, I needed to get back into shape.
Visual representation of "get/knock/lick something into shape" - To cause somebody to regain good health or physical condition

Often appears as...

  • get my body into shape
  • knock myself into shape

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "get/knock/lick something into shape"
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Improvement Process

Refers to a process of continuous improvements, not a one-time fix.

Illustration for Improvement Process
The draft was rough, but we're going to get it into shape with edits.
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Project Focus

Commonly used when talking about projects, plans or non-physical entities.

Illustration for Project Focus
Our business strategy needs to be knocked into shape before the board meeting.
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Casual Use

Often used casually in conversation rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Casual Use
Your essay's good, but let's get it into shape before you submit it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Improvement Process

Refers to a process of continuous improvements, not a one-time fix.

Illustration for Improvement Process
The draft was rough, but we're going to get it into shape with edits.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Project Focus

Commonly used when talking about projects, plans or non-physical entities.

Illustration for Project Focus
Our business strategy needs to be knocked into shape before the board meeting.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Use

Often used casually in conversation rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Casual Use
Your essay's good, but let's get it into shape before you submit it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Improvement Process

Refers to a process of continuous improvements, not a one-time fix.

Illustration for Improvement Process
The draft was rough, but we're going to get it into shape with edits.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Project Focus

Commonly used when talking about projects, plans or non-physical entities.

Illustration for Project Focus
Our business strategy needs to be knocked into shape before the board meeting.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Casual Use

Often used casually in conversation rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Casual Use
Your essay's good, but let's get it into shape before you submit it.
Visual representation of the word "Get/knock/lick something into shape"

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