Get your shit together Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈʃɪt/ /təˈɡɛðɝ

GET-yer-SHIT-tuh-GETH-er

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /ʃˈɪt/ /təɡˈɛðɐ

get-YAW-shit-tuh-GEDH-uh

Definition

A vulgar, strongly worded way to tell someone to organize themselves, solve their problems, or start behaving more responsibly.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and vulgar. Only use with close friends, or when you want to shock or be direct. Alternatives: 'get it together', 'pull yourself together' (politer). Often used when someone is disorganized, emotional, or failing to meet expectations.

• Spanish: ponte las pilas - pon en orden tus cosas (vulg.)
• Portuguese (BR): se recomponha - se organize (vulg.)
• Portuguese (PT): mete-te em ordem - põe-te em ordem (vulg.)
• Chinese (Simplified): 把事情搞定（粗俗）- 振作起来（粗俗）
• Chinese (Traditional): 把事情搞定（粗俗）- 振作起來（粗俗）
• Hindi: अपना आप संभालो (अशिष्ट) - सुधर जाओ (अशिष्ट)
• Arabic: رتب أمورك (عامية - فظة) - لم شغلك (عامية - فظة)
• Bengali: নিজেকে সামলাও - নিজের কিচ্ছু গুছিয়ে নাও (অশ্লীল)
• Russian: соберись - возьми себя в руки (грубо)
• Japanese: しっかりしろ - 自分を立て直せ（下品な言い方）
• Vietnamese: lo liệu lại bản thân đi - sắp xếp lại mọi thứ đi (tục)
• Korean: 정신 좀 차려 - 제대로 해 (비속어)
• Turkish: kendine çekidüzen ver - toparlan (argo)
• Urdu: اپنا قبلہ درست کرو - اپنے معاملات سیدھے کرو (گالی کے ساتھ)
• Indonesian: bereskan diri lo - sadar, rapihin hidup lo (kasar)

Example Sentences

You need to get your shit together before the exam.

basic

She told her brother to get his shit together after he lost his job.

basic

If you don't get your shit together, you'll miss the bus.

basic

Man, it's time to get your shit together and stop making excuses.

natural

She's finally starting to get her shit together after a rough year.

natural

Dude, if you want that promotion, you seriously need to get your shit together.

natural