get one's act together

== English == === Etymology === Figuratively, a comparison with the achieved result and the preparation involved in creating, producing, rehearsing, and polishing a theatrical act or similar performance. === Pronunciation === === Verb === get one's act together (third-person singular simple present gets one's act together, present participle getting one's act together, simple past got one's act together, past participle (UK) got one's act together or (US) gotten one's act together) (slang, idiomatic) To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc. Synonyms: get one's priorities straight, get it together (vulgar), get one's shit together, straighten up and fly right ==== Related terms ==== clean up one's act have one's act together ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== turn over a new leaf keep it together get a grip