Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whip-into-shape
idiom
/wɪp ɪntu ʃeɪp/
Definition
To make someone or something fit, improved, or ready for a specific purpose or task, typically with effort or force.
Examples
- After a few weeks of training, the coach managed to whip the team into shape for the championship game.
- He had to whip his report into shape before the deadline.
- The new fitness program is designed to whip you into shape quickly.
Meaning
The phrase implies a transformation or improvement that requires discipline, effort, or motivation to bring about change.
Synonyms
- get in shape
- improve
- prepare
- condition
