get one's priorities straight
Synonym of get one's act together.
ADJ.
backwards, different, different, main, mean, other, right, straight
My main priorities are finishing school and helping my family with the business.
VERB + PRIORITIES
evacuating, game, get, got, keep, let's, matter, question
We need to get our priorities straight before making any major decisions about the project.
PRIORITIES + NOUN
life
Getting my priorities in life straight really helped me feel less stressed.
PREP.
in, than
Getting enough sleep became more important than pursuing career priorities for many people during the pandemic.