Meanings
How to pronounce "shape up or ship out":
AU
To either improve one's behavior or else be required to leave; to either improve one's performance in an activity or else withdraw from that activity completely.
Example Sentences
1
If you don't start meeting your sales target, shape up or ship out.
2
The coach warned the team to shape up or ship out if they wanted to remain on the team.
3
The manager told the employees to shape up or ship out after numerous customer complaints.
4
My parents threatened to kick me out of the house if I didn't shape up or ship out.
5
The boss gave the underperforming employee an ultimatum: shape up or ship out.