shape up

phrasal verbPart ofshape

shape up — phrasal verb

1. to start behaving or performing better, especially after a warning that things a

1.片語動詞
釋義

to start behaving or performing better, especially after a warning that things are not good enough; also used about a plan or situation that is gradually turning out well.

例句

Joshua's coach told him to shape up or lose his place on the team.

The festival programme is really shaping up — three new bands signed last week.