man up

British

verb

informal (intr, adverb) to adopt a stereotypically masculine approach or course of action

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man up

Gianni: The USA forward is Coventry's main man up top and scored 17 league goals in the Championship last season.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Firefighters then hoisted the man up by rope and paramedics took him to a local trauma center in critical condition, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025

The next man up would be Bobby Miller, who lasted only three innings in his only major league start this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025

With Gabriel out for the season, Riccardo Calafiori injured, and Jurrien Timber and Ben White injury doubts, Kiwior could be the next man up.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2025

Florida looked the old man up and down.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

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