put one's house in order

Meanings:

• 1.

  International Englishneutralformal
  • To organize and settle one's personal affairs, responsibilities, or finances in a responsible and orderly manner.

• 2.

  International Englishneutralformal
  • To resolve internal problems or restore effective functioning within an organization, institution, or group.

• 3.

  International Englishformaldated
  • To make arrangements for the disposition of one's estate or duties, often in anticipation of death or crisis.