reform vs take someone in hand

reform

noun
  • The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it 

verb
  • To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better 

  • To form again or in a new configuration. 

  • to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal 

  • To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits 

take someone in hand

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