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Upping a shade

It is a phrase that is used to describe the process of darkening one's skin.

A synonym for this phrase is tanning.
Person 1: Wow...you are really white.
Person 2: Not for long! I'm working on upping a shade.
Person 1: Nice
by raisindisliker June 15, 2011
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Upgrade Your Shade

Used when the shade someone is throwing is overused, or poorly conceived.
- "You’re more eager than Trump at a tanning convention!"

- “Really?? — You need to upgrade your shade!”
by adroxx April 26, 2023
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