What does "Shape up to be" mean?
Starting to become or appear as.
"Shape up to be" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Wow! This is shaping up to be a pretty good date
— Friends S8E12
OK, CLEARLY THIS IS SHAPING UP TO BE ONE OF THOSE MOMENTS THAT ST. PETER'S GONNA SHOW ON THE BIG VIDEO SCREEN WHEN I DIE, AND I, FOR ONE, DON'T WANT TO SEE US STAGGERING AROUND WITH CIDER ICE CREAM SLATHERED ALL OVER OUR FACES WHILE MY SOUL HANGS IN THE BALANCE.
— Gilmore Girls S2E9
this is shaping up to be one of the best Thanksgivings I've had in a long time.
— The Big Bang Theory S7E9
I'm afraid you're shaping up to be a pretty pathetic king, indeed.
— The Lion King
"Shape up to be" in TV shows & movies
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