I need to whip my garden into shape this weekend.
whip into shape
idiomTo exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.
The new manager worked hard to whip the disorganized sales team into shape before the busy season started.
After years of neglect, the new owners spent months trying to whip the crumbling historic estate back into shape.
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bash into shape
Of an item, to fix or build it; often in a rough and ready fashion.
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fair crack of the whip
Let's have an equitable attempt, match, or process. Used as an appeal for reasonableness.
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get bent out of shape
To take offense; to become angry, agitated, or upset.
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in any way, shape, or form
In any way at all; whatsoever.
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lick into shape
To exert considerable effort to change (someone or something) into a desired state.
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pencil whip
To approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.
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shape up
To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.
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shape up or ship out
To either improve one's behavior or else be required to leave; to either improve one's performance in an activity or else withdraw from that activity completely.