shape up

1. (idiomatic, intransitive)To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.

   He'd better shape up soon, or he'll fail the class.

   besser werden, sich bessern, verbessern

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2. (idiomatic, intransitive)To take shape; to transform into or become.

   The fog has vanished and it's shaping up to be a beautiful day.

   sich entwickeln (dahingehend), in die Richtung gehen, sich gestalten (dahingehend)

3. (intransitive, slang)To gesture or posture threateningly; to approach as if to fight; to pose to intimidate.

1. You'd better shape up.

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2. The summer is shaping up to be eventful.

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3. People you meet daily are influential in shaping up your own future.

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4. People you meet daily play a crucial role in shaping up your life.

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5. Shape up or ship out!

   ruВозьмись за ум или убирайся!

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• shape upстати, ставатиTo improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.
• shape forUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see shape, for.