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Shape Up

Meaning of Shape Up (Phrasal Verb) 1. improve or meet a higher standard of performance Sentences Examples “You need to shape up and pull your weight around here.” “You’re a good player but your attitude stinks,” said the coach. “It’s time you shape up and become a team player.” “Shape up, man. You’re a slacker. … Read more

Go Pear-shaped

Meaning of Idiom ‘Go pear-shaped’ When something goes pear-shaped it has gone wrong; to fail completely; to produce an unexpected result. Sentence Examples “He got his restaurant open and it was doing well but it all went pear-shaped when he found out that he needed all new wiring and his walk-in refrigerator had to be … Read more