shape up

Cut the mortises and grooves first, then shape up the sides.

Gradually, under the coaching of Brad, the team began to shape up.

It's the first hammer I use to shape up the metal bowl with.

Hereafter, as fast as possible, we want to shape up our holdings so as to double-winter all our beef cattle.

However, if we can fix it up with Agatha for you to spend the summer with her, perhaps matters will shape up better in the fall.

But, seriously, I think we will shape up pretty well for the Boxer game.

Also shape up the "false" extensions of these pieces which are to be fastened below the lower frame at the corners.

I heard Joe telling Pinky the other day that youd ought to shape up well for next year.

Will you stay in town and get the men together, while I go home and see mother and shape up my talk?

His butter-ball body was elongating, and his huge feet and legs were beginning to shape up.