Up Idioms
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Meaning: Suddenly becoming silent, often because of embarrassment, nervousness, or unwillingness to speak.
Example: When the teacher asked about the missing assignment, clam up Read more ➺
Meaning: to cheer up a group or any activity
Example: As soon as they heard about the picnic - the children in the class gingered up. Read more ➺
Meaning: a usually humorous way of telling someone not to pursue something full time as he or she is not good at it
Example: I watched your performance at the theater today. My advice is don't give up your day job. Read more ➺
Meaning: Drink alcohol to the point of intoxication.
Example: He likes to liquor up before heading to the party. Read more ➺
Meaning: To defend a person, cause, or idea strongly and publicly.
Example: Marie and her friends are willing to take up the cudgels for women's rights. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very angry or upset about something.
Example: Residents were up in arms after the town decided to raise property taxes again. Read more ➺
Meaning: Increase the demands or risks in order to achieve better results.
Example: The company decided to up the ante by lowering prices and adding free shipping. Read more ➺
Meaning: Not decided yet; still uncertain or unresolved.
Example: The future of the project is up in the air until the board gives approval. Read more ➺
