Get one's act together

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Meaning: start organising oneself so that one does things in an effective way

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Example: His new boss has given him one month to get his act together, or he loses his job.

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Get one's act together

Meaning: start organising oneself so that one does things in an effective way

Example: His new boss has given him one month to get his act together, or he loses his job.

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