get one's shit together

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To organize oneself in order to be able to deal with or achieve something; to mature.

Examples

“Nothing says “getting my sh*t together” like ⟳ a shelf filled with self-improvement books. Get ⟳ their collection started with this best-selling book on making the most of the new decade they’re navigating.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

get one's shorts in a knot get one's shtick together get one's skates on get one's tits in a wringer get one's undies in a bundle get one's way

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