IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishget one's act together
Meaning: To get control of oneself mentally or physically; to get organized.
Example: “If you want to pass the course, you need to get your act together.”
Equivalents in other languages
Spanish: Ponerse las pilas Literally: To put your batteries in
Origin: On the ball is a more subtle way of expressing someone's lack of mental control than get one's act together. Get one's act together emphasizes mental or physical control, whereas get a hold of oneself emphasizes emotional control.
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