Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pull-your-socks-up
idiom
/pʊl jʊər sɒks ʌp/
Definition
To make an effort to improve one’s work or behavior, often after a period of underachievement or laziness.
Examples
- After receiving feedback from her boss, she realized it was time to pull her socks up and focus on her performance.
- The team was underperforming, so the coach told them to pull their socks up before the next game.
Meaning
This phrase typically encourages someone to put in more effort, especially when they have not been performing well.
Synonyms
- get it together
- shape up
- improve
- make an effort
