man up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Dalton is likely the next man up after Miller.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
"In society we have different expectations in regards to men. They are expected to man up and get on with things, to be strong and resilient."
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025
"We want to score also, and to be kind of the main man up front, the one who scores all the goals. So yeah, it's probably just something that was passed on down the generations."
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024
It’s important to acknowledge when you’re not happy, and man up and be a good human for the right reasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024
He swung into the saddle, grabbed Tyrion by the collar, and hoisted the little man up in front of him.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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