lick into shape
Example Sentences
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Here’s another of the fools of a family made a present of to the country—another cub for me to lick into shape.
From Peter Simple by Marryat, Frederick
A poor show," said he, "but they may lick into shape.
From The Great Shadow and Other Napoleonic Tales by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
But we may say that the main thing needed is to "lick into shape" the material, and then pass it on to the sub-conscious mind in the manner spoken of a few moments ago.
From A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga by Atkinson, William Walker
“Rather an awkward cub to lick into shape, my nephew, eh?”
From The Haute Noblesse A Novel by Fenn, George Manville
Here was a squad to lick into shape, to fashion into a team.
From The Rules of the Game by White, Stewart Edward
