Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-it-together
idiom
ɡɛt ɪt təˈɡɛðər
Definition
To organize or improve one’s situation or behavior, often after a period of chaos or disarray.
Examples
- You need to get it together if you want to pass your exams.
- After weeks of procrastination, she finally decided to get it together and finish her project.
- He told his friend to get it together and stop wasting time on trivial matters.
Meaning
A phrase used to encourage someone to take control of their life or emotions and start behaving in a more responsible or effective manner.
Synonyms
- pull oneself together
- get a grip
- sort it out
- get organized
