have one's act together en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Figuratively, a comparison with the achieved result and the preparation involved in creating, producing, rehearsing, and polishing a theatrical act or similar performance.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To be serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.
Teresa also shows us that to have one's act together and stay within the boundaries of conventional piety is not the goal of the spiritual life.
2014, Susan R. Pitchford, The Sacred Gaze: Contemplation and the Healing of the Self, →ISBN, page 67:It's wonderful that my mom is alive and my dad isn't a distracted asshole and Greta is, I mean, she's awesome. Scabrous, incautious, and sharp. She deserves to live, much more than I do. Clearly John has his act together in a way I never did.
2017, Elan Mastai, All Our Wrong Todays, →ISBN:He was determined to wear his best shirt in the hopes of seeming like he had his act together.
2014, Billups Allen, The League, →ISBN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| having one's act together | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had one's act together | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had one's act together | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| has one's act together | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
get one's shit together · get one's act together
Synonyms
Translations (2)
es tener su vida en orden (Translations) · pl być ogarniętym (Translations)