get your priorities right/straight
get (one's) priorities right
To focus one's attention, energy, or concern on that which is most and truly important, after not having done so previously. After a month of drinking and partying and totally neglecting my studies, I realized that I needed to get my priorities right if I wanted to graduate from college. John took a little time off from work to get his priorities right.
get (one's) priorities straight
To focus one's attention, energy, or concern on that which is most and truly important, usually implying that one has not done so up to that point. After a month of drinking and partying and totally neglecting my studies, I realized that I needed to get my priorities straight if I wanted to graduate from college. John took a little time off from work to get his priorities straight.
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get your priˈorities right/straight
do or get things in the right order of importance: If you think enjoying yourself is more important, then you need to get your priorities straight. ♢ The country has got its priorities right — it has invested in industry to achieve economic success.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017