get act together


get (one's) act together

1. To take action to become well-organized, prepared, or in a better state of life. You need to get your act together and finish packing so that we can leave for the airport on time tomorrow morning. I had no direction after college and drifted along for several years, until I got my act together in my thirties with a steady job and good relationship.2. To organize one's thoughts, often with the aim of regaining one's calm. I really need to get my act together before I go into the board meeting.See also: act, get, together

get one's act together

to get oneself organized and on schedule. I've got to get my act together and start getting my work done. When I have my act together, I'll get a job.See also: act, get, together

get (one's) act together

Slang To get organized.See also: act, get, together