Shape Up or Ship Out

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Al had been constantly reprimanded for being negligent on the job. Finally, in desperation his supervisor exclaimed, “Shape up or ship out!” Al admitted that he had not been taking his work seriously and realized that he should be more conscientious about his job or he would be discharged.