be about it 

An ethnocentric phrase of African American origin meaning:

1.) Taking a specific endeavor seriously and putting forth an honest and prudent effort.

2.) A call for a common mindset and elevated standard of professionalism, honor and dedication to a cause or action.

3.) Exhibiting extreme courage and bravery in times of stress or overwhelming odds.

Examples:

1.) Our mid-terms are coming up soon, so you better be about it and study hard to pass.

2.) As a member of the National Association of Black Journalist, we are expected to be about it.

3.) Eventhough there have been threats of violence against our peace rally, be about it when we march.

be about it by Q. Gip October 13, 2007

be about it 

can either be a verb (to be about it) or a command (be about it). means that the person is not scared and is ready to do the act, whatever it is

v.- i'm trying to be about a gram of yayo tonight. i havent had that shit in a minute

comm.- you fucking pussy. don't talk about it, just be about it.

be about it by fucka mother May 13, 2007

don't just be about it, be about it 

dont just say you will do something, actually take it upon yourself to complete the task at hand

person 1: im goin to talk to that girl one day and make her mine
person2: well, "don't just be about it, be about it"

don't just be about it, be about it by Aguilar March 30, 2009

If you're about it, be about it.

If you're going to run your mouth, then step up so you can get your ass kicked.

You've been talkin' shit about me for weeks. And now I'm right here. So if you're about it, be about it.

If you're about it, be about it. by anonymous August 11, 2026

be 21 about it

To act mature, to act as a 21 year old.

" Stop being immmture, you got to be 21 about it."

be 21 about it by jkk April 23, 2006

Be 21 about it

To own up to or acknowledge and accept responsibility for actions and/or wrongdoings regardless of the repercussions and opinions of others

" I already know you lying so Be 21 about it."

Be 21 about it by URBANEDUCATEDREDNECK March 27, 2016

Don't be so straight about it 

A term used when one of your homeboys is being too heterosexual and you need to remind him to be more gay.

Woah dude, we don't bang girls here. Don't be so straight about it.

Don't be so straight about it by PubicPaskey March 30, 2017