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To relinquish a self-destructive lifestyle or behavior

Develop or progress in a particular way

Become physically fit

To be expectant of a positive outcome

To prepare oneself for something demanding

To start making an effort

To arrange into a systematic order

To take a definite form

Arrange in an orderly, tidy way

To sow or place in one's consciousness

Act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially towards others

Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person

(of an activity or organization) To bring different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship

To prepare oneself

To become adjusted to new conditions

To train or practice so as to be accustomed to a certain condition

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Make perfect

fall into place

turn the corner

revolutionize^US

revolutionise^UK

move forward in leaps and bounds

take steps forward

be getting there

make first rate

turn over new leaf

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To relinquish a self-destructive lifestyle or behavior

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Develop or progress in a particular way

show improvement

be getting there

move forward in leaps and bounds

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“Software could shape up as the next big advertising medium as developers look for new ways to make money.”

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Become physically fit

“Believing that we will inspire our patients to make desperately needed lifestyle changes, the AAFP is promoting the untested hypothesis that family physicians should shape up and become better role models.”

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To be expectant of a positive outcome

turn the corner

be out of danger

take a turn for the better

show improvement

regain strength

get over something

get act together

regain your strength

get it together

get back in shape

shake something off

emerge from something

turn things around

take on a new lease of life

make a comeback

come up smiling

get your second wind

come from behind

get second wind

be given a new lease of life

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To take shape

come into existence

become manifest

come into being

reveal yourself

become concrete

become apparent

be set in motion

come into sight

be brought about by

enter into the picture

first see the light of day

be brought to pass

be brought about

make an appearance

be brought into existence

come to the fore

enter the picture

come on the scene

be brought into being

arrive on the scene

be consequent on

manifest itself

be the result of

appear indistinctly

heave into view

be a consequence of

become common knowledge

come out in the wash

prove to be the case

come out in the open

reach adulthood

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Verb

To prepare oneself for something demanding

gird up one's loins

eat one's Wheaties

roll up one's sleeves

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To start making an effort

pull one's socks up

belly up to the bar

get one's act together

roll up one's sleeves

pull up one's socks

get down to brass tacks

get your head down

work like a dog

work like a Trojan

work day and night

keep your head down

knock oneself out

bend over backwards

spare no effort

rupture yourself

knock yourself out

give it your best shot

make an all-out effort

give it your all

break your neck

work your fingers to the bone

make a great effort

make every effort

do your damnedest

put up a fight against

show commitment

show dedication

use some elbow grease

break one's back

have a swing at

keep one's head down

give it one's best shot

try one's hardest

put one's back into it

break one's neck

have a crack at

bend over backward

leave no stone unturned

put oneself out

pull out all the stops

have one's nose to grindstone

do one's utmost

break your back

keep one's nose to the grindstone

acquit yourself

work one's guts out

work one's socks off

put one's back into something

work one's fingers to the bone

put effort into something

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To arrange into a systematic order

get act together

make arrangements for

strategize about

make preparations for

come to terms about

pull things together

come to an agreement

compartmentalize^US

compartmentalise^UK

characterize^US

bring into line

institutionalize^US

characterise^UK

institutionalise^UK

whip into shape

put into position

set into position

conventionalize

organize systematically

make an inventory of

set side by side

regard as the same

regard as identical

rule with a rod of iron

keep a tight rein on

control strictly

make comparable

make consistent

take one's measure

knock into shape

lick into shape

gather together

clear the decks

put in good shape

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To take a definite form

become definite

become tangible

come into being

fall into place

come into existence

take on character

become a reality

first see the light of day

be set in motion

be brought about by

enter into the picture

become established

become apparent

be brought to pass

be brought about

make an appearance

manifest itself

be brought into existence

be brought into being

become manifest

arrive on the scene

come on the scene

come to the fore

enter the picture

have its origin

be consequent on

come forth suddenly

be the result of

become entrenched

appear suddenly

appear unexpectedly

be here to stay

become delineated

sort itself out

assume a pattern

form into crystals

be a consequence of

put into effect

bring into being

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Verb

Arrange in an orderly, tidy way

clear the decks

whip into shape

put in good shape

get act together

make spick and span

put perpendicular

get to the bottom of

make reasonable

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To sow or place in one's consciousness

teach over and over again

spread throughout

impregnate with

give someone a jab

give someone a shot

breed in the bone

teach repeatedly to

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To put right

set the record straight

turn things around

make amends for

clean up one's act

find a solution to

find an answer to

get to the bottom of

make restitution for

make reparation for

reach an agreement about

find the solution to

put something to rights

make improvements to

be the solution to

be the answer to

put back together

restore to working order

bring to an end

make as good as new

make restitution

restore the balance

make reparation

work the bugs out of

turn over new leaf

revolutionize^US

make recompense for

make redress for

revolutionise^UK

make adjustments to

bring up to code

make alterations to

find the key to

determine a solution to

find the answer to

get to the bottom

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Act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially towards others

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Make or adapt for a particular purpose or person

make to measure

make adjustments to

make alterations to

revolutionize^US

revolutionise^UK

become accustomed

get someone accustomed

get someone used

become seasoned

become naturalized

familiarize someone with

familiarize oneself with

come to terms with

make innovations

turn over new leaf

turn the tables

turn the corner

learn to live with

make consistent

individualise^UK

individualize^US

become resigned

put in position

make appropriate to

make fitting to

make appropriate for

make fitting for

become different

turn one around

transubstantiate

make changes to

correct mid-course

make improvements to

change completely

sing different tune

turn upside down

be in harmony with

grow accustomed to

be in tune with

be in accord with

go along to get along

run with the pack

roll with punches

follow the crowd

follow tradition

be conventional

follow convention

follow beaten path

swim with the stream

find one's way around

become accustomed to

find one's feet

get one's bearings

bring up to code

bring into line

put in working order

make improvements

undergo a sea change

make an alteration

make an adjustment

play around with

say differently

have an impact on

set the record straight

give a personal touch to

make distinctive

put in other words

express differently

put differently

put another way

do from scratch

go back to the beginning

give a face-lift

put finishing touches on

make a clean sweep

break with past

change drastically

cause revolution

mess about with

change gears on

do an about-turn on

prepare for publication

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(of an activity or organization) To bring different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship

get it together

bring into line

be on the same wavelength

grow accustomed to

put in working order

be in tune with

be in harmony with

be in accord with

resolve differences between

bring back together again

restore harmony between

make matters up

bring back together

restore harmony

get together on

bury the hatchet

kiss and make up

restore friendly relations between

make peace between

patch things up

re-establish friendly relations between

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To prepare oneself

make attractive

make presentable

lick into shape

put through grind

put through mill

clear the decks

whip into shape

put in good shape

get act together

rub something down

put on your gladrags

put on your best bib and tucker

get knots out of

strategize about

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To become adjusted to new conditions

become accustomed

become habituated

become naturalized

become seasoned

come to terms with

condition oneself

habituate oneself

reconcile oneself

roll with punches

familiarize oneself with

become resigned

become habituated to

condition oneself to

habituate oneself to

orient oneself in

become resigned to

find one's way around

reconcile oneself to

resign oneself to

find one's feet

get one's bearings

learn to live with

make consistent

become accustomed to

familiarize someone with

get someone accustomed

get someone used

make conversant

become acquainted with

make familiar with

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Verb

To train or practice so as to be accustomed to a certain condition

whip into shape

put through the grind

demonstrate something to

put through the mill

lick into shape

make something clear to

give lessons to

put someone through their paces

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