How to Pronounce "whip into shape"
expression
ˈhwɪp/, /ˈwɪp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈʃeɪp
WHIP in-TOO SHAYP
wˈɪp/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ʃˈeɪp
WIP IN-tu SHAYP
Definition
To quickly improve something or someone, especially by making them more organized, efficient, or disciplined.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪp/, /ˈwɪp/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈʃeɪp
British English
wˈɪp/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ʃˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHIP in-TOO SHAYP
UK
WIP IN-tu SHAYP
Listen in Context
The coach will whip into shape the new team before the season starts.
The new manager wants to whip into shape the whole office.
She had to whip into shape her project before the deadline.
Give me a week and I'll whip this place into shape!