bash into shape

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|idiomatic|informal}} Of an item, to [[fix]] or [[build]] it; often in a [[rough and ready]] fashion.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|idiomatic|informal|often|humorous|or|mildly|derogatory}} Of a person, to [[train]] them; often in a [[strict]] fashion that [[cover]]s the [[essentials]].

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