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put house in order |
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put one's house in order Fig. to put one's business or personal affairs into good order. (As if one were cleaning one's house. See also put one's own house in order.) There was some trouble in the department office and the manager was told to put his house in order. Every now and then, I have to put my house in order. Then life becomes more manageable. put your (own) house in order also get your (own) house in order to solve your own problems You should put your own house in order before you start giving me advice. Related vocabulary: have your ducks in a rowUsage notes: usually said about someone who has many problems but criticizes others for not taking care of their problems How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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