get one's shit together
idiomatic phrase
1
US, vulgar
: to begin to proceed in an effective way : to become prepared, organized, etc.
The team's defense just couldn't seem to get its shit together.
2
US, vulgar
: to begin to live one's life in a responsible and mature way
I really need to get my shit together and start looking for a job.
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“Get one's shit together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20one%27s%20shit%20together. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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