bash into shape

verb — 2 senses

bash into shape

verb
1

Idiomatic, Informal Of an item, to fix or build it; often in a rough and ready fashion.

2

Derogatory, Humorous, Idiomatic, Informal, Mildly, Often Of a person, to train them; often in a strict fashion that covers the essentials.

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