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Phrase(s): whip something into shape
Go to lick something into shape., Phrase(s): whip someone or something into shape
to cause someone or something to be in a better condition. • The coach was not able to whip the players into shape before the game. • I think I can whip this proposal into shape quickly. • Hey, Tom, whip yourself into shape. You look a mess.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs