lick into shape
Example Sentences
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But we may say that the main thing needed is to "lick into shape" the material, and then pass it on to the sub-conscious mind in the manner spoken of a few moments ago.
From A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga by Atkinson, William Walker
Rickman the poet, of course, you could not lick into shape.
From The Divine Fire by Sinclair, May
A poor show," said he, "but they may lick into shape.
From The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
To turn to other matters, I have a couple of half finished O'Ds. which, if you like to print, I shall have time to lick into shape.
From Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II by Downey, Edmund
Mr. Rae, the cool, dignified, methodical, exact man of the law, struggling to lick into shape this haughty Highland chieftain, who in his heart scorned the whole silly business.
From Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police; a tale of the Macleod trail by Connor, Ralph
