get one's arse into gear
get one's arse into gear is the alternative form of get one's arse in gear.
Meaning of get one's arse in gear
Verb
get one's arse in gear (third-person singular simple present gets one's arse in gear, present participle getting one's arse in gear, simple past and past participle got one's arse in gear)
- To start performing a task effectively or start behaving better in general; to shape up.
Forms of get one's arse into gear
| third-person singular present | gets one's arse into gear |
|---|---|
| present participle | getting one's arse into gear |
| past | got one's arse into gear |
| past participle | got one's arse into gear |
| past participle | gotten one's arse into gear |
Questions about get one's arse into gear
- What is get one's arse into gear the alternative form of?
- Get one's arse into gear is the alternative form of get one's arse in gear.
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