lick into shape

phrase

: to put into proper form or condition

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“Lick into shape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lick%20into%20shape. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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