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get one's act together

To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.

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  • Figuratively, a comparison with the achieved result and the preparation involved in creating, producing, rehearsing, and polishing a theatrical act or similar performance.
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It didn't look like he'd ever get his act together, but eventually the project got going.

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