English

Verb

pull one's socks up

1. (idiomatic) To start making an effort; to renew or redouble one's efforts.
   • 2000, Jeff Zillgitt, "U.S. dominates first day of Presidents Cup," USA Today, 20 Oct. (retrieved 30 Sep. 2008),

     They're all going to pull their socks up and play a bit better.

Synonyms

• belly up to the bar, get one's act together, knuckle down, roll up one's sleeves, shape up

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