lick something into shape



lick something into shape

and whip something into shape
tv. to put something into good condition, possibly with considerable effort. I’ve got about two days more to lick this place into shape so I can sell it. Whip this manuscript into shape, then we’ll talk about publishing it.
See also: lick, shape

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MaeveMAYVIrish, Irish Mythology
Euthymios-Ancient Greek
Durantedoo-RAHN-teItalian
Ona (2)-Catalan
Fadi-Arabic
Yuutayoo:-tahJapanese