SINCE 1828
get oneself together
idiomDefinition of get oneself together
informal
1
: to begin to live in a good and sensible way : to stop being confused, foolish, etc.
Her life got much better when she stopped drinking and got herself together.
2
: to begin to function in a skillful or effective way
The company finally got itself together and started making a profit this year.
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