Get your act together
The phrase "get your act together" means to organize oneself, improve one's behavior or performance, and become more focused, efficient, or responsible in handling a situation or achieving a goal. It implies that the person being addressed needs to make a conscious effort to be more organized, disciplined, or focused in order to improve their current situation or to meet certain expectations.
English is confusing! Why do people say "Pardon my French" when they are speaking English? Because of idioms!
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