1 B1 idiomatic informal
To organise yourself and start functioning effectively after a period of confusion or difficulty.
"After months of struggling, she finally got it together and focused on her studies."
get it together
B1 informal intransitive
To organise yourself, your life, or your emotions; to start functioning effectively.
In plain English
To stop being disorganised or confused and start doing things properly.
What does "get it together" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To start a romantic relationship after a period of tension or uncertainty. (Informal)
"Everyone could see they liked each other — it took them years to finally get it together."
Usage tip
Often used as a direct instruction or plea: 'You need to get it together.' Can refer to personal organisation, emotional stability, or a relationship beginning ('They finally got it together').
Words that pair with "get it together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
finally really need to have to life emotionally
How to conjugate "get it together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
get it together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gets it together
he/she/it
Past simple
got it together
yesterday
Past participle
got/gotten it together
have + pp
-ing form
getting it together
continuous
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