Meaning of have one's act together | Babel Free

Definitions

To be serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.

idiomatic

Examples

“Teresa also shows us that to have one's act together and stay within the boundaries of conventional piety is not the goal of the spiritual life.”

“He was determined to wear his best shirt in the hopes of seeming like he had his act together.”

“It's wonderful that my mom is alive and my dad isn't a distracted asshole and Greta is, I mean, she's awesome. Scabrous, incautious, and sharp. She deserves to live, much more than I do. Clearly John has his act together in a way I never did.”

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