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lick into shape
(redirected from whip something into shape)

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lick someone or something into shape
to press or force someone or something into good shape or condition. The drama coach will try to lick her into shape by performance time. Please try to lick this report into shape by tomorrow morning.
See also: lick, shape

lick something into shape and whip something into shape

Fig. to put something into good condition, possibly with considerable effort. I've got about two days more to lick this place into shape so I can sell it. I want to whip this house into shape for Saturday night.
See also: lick, shape


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