How to Pronounce "lick into shape"
expression
ˈɫɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈʃeɪp
LIK in-TOO SHAYP
lˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ʃˈeɪp
LIK in-TUH SHAYP
Definition
To improve, organize, or fix something so that it is ready, functions well, or looks good, often after it started in poor condition. Used for things or people that need work to become acceptable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈʃeɪp
British English
lˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ʃˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIK in-TOO SHAYP
UK
LIK in-TUH SHAYP
Listen in Context
We need to lick this project into shape before the deadline.
The new coach helped the team lick into shape.
It took a week to lick the report into shape.
This old garden will need some work, but I think we can lick it into shape.