Meaning of the word "pull your socks up" in English

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pull your socks up

US /pʊl jʊər sɑks ʌp/
UK /pʊl jʊər sɑks ʌp/
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Idiom

1.

to make an effort to improve your work or behavior because it is not good enough

Example:
You need to pull your socks up if you want to pass the exam.
The team was told to pull their socks up after a series of poor performances.
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