Up Idioms
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Meaning: addressing someone's behavior or performance to correct it.
Example: The coach pulled the player up for missing practice and emphasized the importance of commitment. Read more ➺
Meaning: in need of money or experiencing financial difficulties.
Example: After losing his job, he found himself hard up and unable to pay the bills. Read more ➺
Meaning: to recognize and accept the truth, particularly when it is inconvenient or unwelcome.
Example: You need to wake up and smell the coffee—our company is in serious trouble. Read more ➺
Meaning: be well informed about a matter or subject.
Example: She's always up on the latest fashion trends. Read more ➺
Meaning: end of a relationship, marriage, or partnership.
Example: The couple split up after months of conflicts and arguments. Read more ➺
Meaning: to move toward someone.
Example: The team has come up with cost-saving ideas to cut the budget short. Read more ➺
Meaning: to find a new thought.
Example: The team has to come up with cost-saving ideas soon; otherwise, the budget cut will cost them a lot. Read more ➺
Meaning: find and disclose destructive evidence about someone.
Example: After calling my sources at the tabloids, I dug up dirt on the actress. Read more ➺
Meaning: a powerful, secretive weapon that people can use to their benefit.
Example: "I am wondering how Kellen is going to get her dad to take her on a trip, but I am pretty sure she has an ace up her sleeve." Read more ➺
Meaning: being in trouble.
Example: With no savings, being fired will leave me up the creek without a paddle. Read more ➺
