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shape up

verb

Definition of SHAPE UP

intransitive verb
:  to improve to a good or acceptable condition or standard of behavior <shaping up at the gym>
transitive verb
:  to bring to a good or acceptable condition or standard of behavior
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First Known Use of SHAPE UP

circa 1920

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Rhymes with SHAPE UP

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