pull one's socks up

/pˈʊl wˈɒnz sˈɒks ˈʌp/

/pˈʊl wˈʌnz sˈɑːks ˈʌp/

to pull one's socks up

to try one's best to improve something that is not good or satisfactory enough

Examples

1. He needs to pull his socks up if he is to make a success of his career.

2. He's going to have to pull his socks up if he wants to stay in the team.

3. He pulled his socks up and didi ti hiself at last.

4. The constant tension from the elastic part keeps the shirt tucked in by pulling the shirt down and pulling your socks up.