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shape up

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shape up
1. to develop. The state of the economy is shaping up as a major political issue. Everyone's waiting to see how the new football season will shape up in September.
2. to improve your behavior or performance. He promised me he was going to shape up and stay out of trouble.
3. to get into better physical condition. The astronauts shape up before a mission by working with small weights and doing exercises.
See also: shape


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