get one's shit together

get one's shit together
get one's shit together & get one's stuff together
1. Fig. to get one's possessions organized. (

Shit

is usually taboo.) •

Let me get my shit together, and I'll be right with you.

•

I'll get my shit together and be right with you.

•

Will you all please get your stuff together so we can get going?

2. Fig. to get oneself mentally organized. (Shit is usually taboo.) •

As soon as I get my shit together, I can be of more help.

•

When you have your shit together you can start living independently again.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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