lick into shape
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Idiomslick into shapeknock/lick (something/someone) into shapeto improve the condition of something or the condition or behaviour of someone.
The prime minister's main aim is to knock the economy into shape. Little Sean is a bit wild but the teachers'll soon lick him into shape when he starts school. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
lick something into shapeknock/lick (something/someone) into shapeto improve the condition of something or the condition or behaviour of someone. The prime minister's main aim is to knock the economy into shape. Little Sean is a bit wild but the teachers'll soon lick him into shape when he starts school. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
lick into shape• lick/whip (something) into shape
put someone or something into good condition
The young man joined the military and was quickly whipped into shape.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
lick something into shape• lick/whip (something) into shape
put someone or something into good condition
The young man joined the military and was quickly whipped into shape.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
lick into shape v. phr. To make perfect; drill; train.
The sergeant licked the new volunteer army into shape in three months. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
lick someone into shapeknock/lick (something/someone) into shapeto improve the condition of something or the condition or behaviour of someone. The prime minister's main aim is to knock the economy into shape. Little Sean is a bit wild but the teachers'll soon lick him into shape when he starts school. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲