Up Idioms
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Meaning: Fully working and operating as expected.
Example: The website was up and running after the technical issues were fixed. Read more ➺
Meaning: To try to match the lifestyle, possessions, or social status of others, especially neighbors or peers.
Example: He bought a bigger house just to keep up with the Joneses, even though it stretched his budget. Read more ➺
Meaning: Very annoyed, irritated, or angry because something has continued too long.
Example: After waiting in customer service for an hour, she felt fed up and walked out of the store. Read more ➺
Meaning: To meet expectations or be as good as people hoped.
Example: The new movie didn't live up to the excitement created by the trailers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Feeling nervous, anxious, or tense before an event.
Example: She was keyed up the night before her driving test and couldn't fall asleep. Read more ➺
Meaning: Strong warning: improve your behavior or performance, or leave.
Example: After missing several deadlines, the boss told the employee: shape up or ship out. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make a loud disturbance or cause a commotion.
Example: The customers kick up a row when the restaurant serves cold food, shouting and demanding to see the manager. Read more ➺
Meaning: A positive personal transformation that includes improved style, confidence, or maturity.
Example: She experienced a glow up over the summer and now radiates confidence. Read more ➺
up shit creek without a paddle
Meaning: To be in an extremely difficult or unpleasant situation with no apparent way of escaping it.
Example: After his car broke down in the middle of the desert, he realized he was truly up shit creek without a paddle. Read more ➺
Meaning: Gain or acquire something, especially through learning or experience.
Example: She managed to pick up Spanish during her trip to Mexico. Read more ➺
