get (oneself) in gear
get (oneself) in gear
To prepare oneself to do something or do start taking action, especially after having delayed doing so. I know you said you would take out the trash, but get yourself in gear and do it already! I really need to get myself in gear and finish writing this paper—it's due tomorrow! Would you get yourself in gear already? The boss is expecting an update on this in an hour!
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