Definitions by Arminkshipper

Up against 

confronted or resisted by.

I started thinking about what teachers are up against today.

Up against by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Something is up

Something strange or bad is occurring.

I've observed that John hasn't been acting like himself recently, and I have a hunch something is up. He appears distracted and withdrawn.

Something is up by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

On the up and up 

Continuous improvement or success.

His career is definitely on the up and up.

On the up and up by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

On the up and up 

honest or legal.

Investigators wanted to ensure that everything we did was on the up and up.

On the up and up by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Getting it up 

(of a man) have an erection.

He was struggling to keep his composure, but every time she got close to him, he could feel himself getting it up.

Getting it up by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Got up 

Dress someone up in a sophisticated, elegant, or distinctive fashion.

he was got up in striped trousers and a dinner jacket

Got up by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

It is all over 

It's the end, or there's no hope.

Notwithstanding our utmost endeavors, the initiative was fated to fail from inception. It appears like it is all over, and there is no use in trying any longer.

It is all over by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025