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Shape Ship Expression Warm Improve Leave Job Started

Phrase/Idiom shape up or ship out
Definition This expression is used to warm someone that if they do not improve, they will have to leave their job.
Example When she started neglecting the customers, she was told to shape up or ship out.

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