have one's shit together
Synonym of have one's act together
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She really has her shit together at work.”
“After years of struggling, he finally has his shit together and just bought a house.”
“Despite the sudden chaos surrounding the project, the manager maintained her composure, proving she truly had her shit together.”
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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