lick into shape
Example Sentences
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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
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; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 by Marryat, Frederick
Rickman the poet, of course, you could not lick into shape.
From The Divine Fire by Sinclair, May
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
"Isn't there any one else up here not going in for it that you could lick into shape?"
From The Dark Tower by Soper, J. H. Gardner
