bash into shape

Meaning: To shape, repair, or train something or someone by vigorous, rough, or direct methods.

Example: “The coach has six weeks to bash the new recruits into shape.”

Origin: From the image of hammering and beating material into the desired form, as a blacksmith or carpenter might do.

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