get one's shit together
To organize oneself in order to be able to deal with or achieve something; to mature.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You need to get your shit together before the final exam.”
“He realized he was failing all his classes and decided it was time to get his shit together.”
“After years of aimless wandering and missed opportunities, he finally resolved to get his shit together and pursue a meaningful career path.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026