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whip (someone or something) into shape whip (someone or something) into shapeTo 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 The president won the election on his promise to whip the economy into shape by overhauling outdated or inefficient legislation.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, whipwhip someone or something into shapeto 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, whipwhip something into shape verbSee lick something into shapeSee also: shape, something, whip whip into shape Informal To bring to a specified state or condition, vigorously and often forcefully.See also: shape, whip |