How to Pronounce "clean up your act"
expression
ˈkɫin/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈækt
KLEEN-up yur AKT
klˈiːn/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈækt
KLEEN-up yaw AKT
Definition
To start behaving in a more responsible or acceptable way, especially after previously acting badly or irresponsibly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫin/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈækt
British English
klˈiːn/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEEN-up yur AKT
UK
KLEEN-up yaw AKT
Listen in Context
If you want to keep your job, you need to clean up your act.
The coach told the team to clean up their act before the next game.
She realized she had to clean up her act after missing so many classes.
You'd better clean up your act or you'll get in trouble again.