Get your act together Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈækt/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
GET yor AKT tuh-GETH-er
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈækt/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
get YAW AKT tuh-GETH-uh
Definition
To start behaving in a more organized or effective way, especially after a period of mistakes or lack of focus.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often a mild scolding. Used with friends, family, or colleagues to urge improvement. Common in advice: 'You really need to get your act together.' Not rude, but can sound critical if said sharply.
Spanish: ponte las pilas - organiza tu vida - ponte en serioPortuguese (BR): se organizar - se controlar - entrar nos eixosPortuguese (PT): pôr-se em ordem - organizar-se - ganhar juízoChinese (Simplified): 振作起来 - 整理好自己Chinese (Traditional): 振作起來 - 整理好自己Hindi: खुद को सुधारना - संभल जानाArabic: رتب أمورك - عدّل أوضاعكBengali: নিজেকে গুছিয়ে নাও - নিজের অবস্থান ঠিক করোRussian: взяться за ум - собратьсяJapanese: しっかりする - ちゃんとするVietnamese: chỉnh đốn lại bản thân - nghiêm túc lạiKorean: 정신 차리다 - 제대로 하다Turkish: kendine çeki düzen vermek - toparlanmakUrdu: خود کو سنبھالنا - سدھارناIndonesian: membenahi diri - berbenah diri
Example Sentences
You need to get your act together before the exam.
basic
If you want this job, get your act together.
basic
The coach told him to get his act together or he would be benched.
basic
It’s time to get your act together and finish your project.
natural
After missing the meeting, she realized she had to get her act together.
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If you don’t get your act together, things are only going to get worse.
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