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 He appears distracted and withdrawn.

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Up against

confronted or resisted by.

I started thinking about what teachers are up against today.

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Up against

confronting a serious, yet unspecified difficulty.

They perform better when they're up against it.

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Up and down

in different states or moods; variable.

My relationship with her went up and down.

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Up for it

ready to participate in a certain activity.

Nick was not really up for it

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Up to

engaged or busy with.

What has he been up to?

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

Up yours

an exclamation expressing contemptuous defiance or rejection of someone.

"I don't have time for your nonsense. Take your demands and shove them up yours, buddy. I'm not interested."

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025