Question 1

What does "shape up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To improve your behaviour, performance, or fitness to the required standard.

Question 2

How do you use "shape up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The coach warned the squad that they needed to shape up before the tournament.

Question 3

Is "shape up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"shape up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Commonly used as a direct command — 'You need to shape up!' Associated with the phrase 'shape up or ship out' (improve or leave). Also used in a neutral sense to describe how something is progressing — 'How is the project shaping up?'

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