“Shape up or ship out”

Definition

Improve your behavior or leave.

Examples

Examples

“The coach told the players to shape up or ship out.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Shape up or ship out" mean?
"Shape up or ship out" means improve your behavior or leave..
How do you use "Shape up or ship out" in a sentence?
Example: "The coach told the players to shape up or ship out."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Shape up or ship out"?
Исправляйся или уходи. / Բարելավիր պահվածքդ կամ հեռացիր։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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