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.
To improve and correct your behavior and performance or else get out or leave
The chief asked the lame employee to shape up or ship out for the betterment of the company.
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dar forma o enviar
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