whip into shape

whip (someone or something) into shape

To return someone or something into acceptable condition or behavior, especially through direct, efficient, and practical means. The president won the election on his promise to whip the economy into shape by overhauling outdated or inefficient legislation. What he really needs is a mentor who will whip him into shape.See also: shape, whip

whip someone or something into shape

to cause someone or something to be in a better condition. The coach was not able to whip the players into shape before the game. I think I can whip this proposal into shape quickly. Hey, Tom, whip yourself into shape. You look a mess.See also: shape, whip

whip into shape

Informal To bring to a specified state or condition, vigorously and often forcefully.See also: shape, whip

单词	whip into shape
释义	DictionarySeeshape whip into shape whip (someone or something) into shape To return someone or something into acceptable condition or behavior, especially through direct, efficient, and practical means. The president won the election on his promise to whip the economy into shape by overhauling outdated or inefficient legislation. What he really needs is a mentor who will whip him into shape.See also: shape, whip whip someone or something into shape to cause someone or something to be in a better condition. The coach was not able to whip the players into shape before the game. I think I can whip this proposal into shape quickly. Hey, Tom, whip yourself into shape. You look a mess.See also: shape, whip whip into shape Informal To bring to a specified state or condition, vigorously and often forcefully.See also: shape, whip EncyclopediaSeeShape
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