whip sb/sth into shape

Examples (10)

• The new coach promised to whip the team into shape before the season started.
• After months of neglect, the garden needed someone to whip it into shape.
• The manager had to whip his unruly department into shape to meet the quarterly targets.
• It took a lot of effort, but she finally whipped her finances into shape.
• The army drill sergeant is known for his ability to whip new recruits into shape quickly.
• This old car needs a mechanic to whip its engine into shape.
• If we want to win, we need to whip our strategies into shape.
• Don't worry, I'll whip myself into shape for the marathon.
• The project leader was determined to whip the disorganized workflow into shape.
• The company brought in a consultant to whip their sales division into shape.