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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries気を引き締める
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ki o hikishimeru
"もっと気を引き締めて仕事に取り組んでください。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To organize one's behavior, work, or lifestyle in order to become more effective, efficient, or successful.
"If he doesn't get his act together soon, he is going to lose his job." - 2
To recover emotional composure and regain control over a chaotic or difficult situation.
"Take a few deep breaths and get your act together before you walk into the meeting."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the mid-20th century theatrical slang, the phrase derives from the literal instruction for performers to organize their acts or routines before going on stage. Over time, the expression broadened metaphorically to mean organizing one's personal behavior, mindset, or life affairs in a coherent and effective manner.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Get your act together" is said worldwide
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se ressaisir
Transliteration: sə ʁe.sɛ.ziʁ
"Il doit se ressaisir s'il veut réussir ses examens."
sich zusammenreißen
Transliteration: zɪç tsuˈsamənˌʁaɪsn̩
"Du musst dich zusammenreißen, wenn du hier etwas erreichen willst."
darsi una mossa
Transliteration: ˈdar.si ˈu.na ˈmɔs.sa
"Devi darsi una mossa se vuoi finire il progetto in tempo."
ponerse las pilas
Transliteration: poˈneɾ.se las ˈpi.las
"Tienes que ponerte las pilas si quieres aprobar el curso."
criar jeito
Transliteration: kɾiˈaɾ ˈʒej.tu
"Ele precisa criar jeito e começar a levar a sério o trabalho."
खुद को सुधारना
Transliteration: khud ko sudharna
"परीक्षा में पास होने के लिए तुम्हें खुद को सुधारना होगा।"
振作起来
Transliteration: zhèn zuò qǐ lái
"你得振作起来，不能再这样混日子了。"
정신을 차리다
Transliteration: jeongsineul charida
"너는 이제 정신을 차리고 열심히 해야 해."
気を引き締める
Transliteration: ki o hikishimeru
"もっと気を引き締めて仕事に取り組んでください。"
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