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• shape one's course — phrasal : to direct one s way * * * shape one s course To direct one s way • • • Main Entry: ↑shape …   Useful english dictionary

• shape up or ship out — informal used as an ultimatum to someone to improve their performance or behavior or face being made to leave * * * ˈshape up or ship ˈout idiom (NAmE, informal) used to tell sb that if they do not improve, work harder, etc. they will have to… …   Useful english dictionary

• take shape — verb develop into a distinctive entity (Freq. 5) our plans began to take shape • Syn: ↑form, ↑take form, ↑spring • Derivationally related forms: ↑formation (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• in shape — adverb : in the original, normal, or fit condition exercises to keep in shape : in the best condition possible under the circumstances getting the property in shape for sale * * * in good shape …   Useful english dictionary

• in any shape or form — At all • • • Main Entry: ↑shape * * * in any shape or form in any way, shape, or form phrase in any way at all This is not a criticism in any way, shape, or form. Thesaurus: different and differentlysynonym …   Useful english dictionary

• in the shape of — 1. In the guise of 2. Of the nature of • • • Main Entry: ↑shape * * * in the shape of phrase consisting of Help was at hand in the shape of a government grant. Thesaurus: having a particular quality or feature …   Useful english dictionary

• lick something into shape — lick/knock/whip/ someone/something/into shape phrase to improve the condition or performance of someone or something I’m going to whip this department into shape. Thesaurus: to make something better …   Useful english dictionary

• knock something into shape — lick/knock/whip/ someone/something/into shape phrase to improve the condition or performance of someone or something I’m going to whip this department into shape. Thesaurus: to make something better …   Useful english dictionary

• (the) shape of things to come — the shape of things to come phrase the type of situation that you can expect in the future New urban designs: is this the shape of things to come? Thesaurus: futuresynonym Main entry: shape * * * the ˌshape of ˌthings to ˈcome …   Useful english dictionary

• bent out of shape — informal angry or agitated it was just a mistake, nothing to get bent out of shape about * * * bent out of shape US informal : very angry or unhappy Don t get all bent out of shape [=upset]. Nothing bad happened! • • • Main Entry: ↑bent bent out… …   Useful english dictionary

• out of shape — ► out of shape 1) not having its usual or original shape. 2) in poor physical condition. Main Entry: ↑shape …   English terms dictionary