How to pronounce “shape up”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (intransitive, idiomatic) To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.
• (intransitive, idiomatic) To take shape; to transform into or become.
• (intransitive, slang) To gesture or posture threateningly; to approach as if to fight; to pose to intimidate.

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