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   • ▪ be brave or tough enough to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation

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   What does'man up' mean?

   • The thing is, the origin of the idiom "man up" undeniably refers to 'be a man about it' -- in the sense of the things a man is traditionally expected to do -- yet the idi Try the traditional English phrase " pluck up " (full: pluck up your courage) in use since the 1300s to mean "to summon up [courage]."

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   What is man up phrasal verb?

   • to start being brave or strong in order to deal with a difficult situation I decided to man up and tell them what I really thought. Want to learn more? Definition of man up phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does Mann up mean?

   • Honestly mate, just MAN UP. ( military) (Of personnel) to assemble, each person manning (attending to) his station, prepared for the departure of an aircraft, ship, etc. (Compare man (“supply with staff; take up position to operate”).) (of other personnel) To staff adequately; to staff up; to successfully fill all needed labor positions.

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   What is the origin of the idiom 'man up'?

   • Time for tears will come soon enough. The thing is, the origin of the idiom "man up" undeniably refers to 'be a man about it' -- in the sense of the things a man is traditionally expected to do -- yet the idi Try the traditional English phrase " pluck up " (full: pluck up your courage) in use since the 1300s to mean "to summon up [courage]."

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › man upMan up Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MAN UP is to make an effort to deal with something (such as an obligation or a challenge) in a way that is considered strong or manly. How to use man up in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAN UP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MAN UP definition: 1. used to tell someone that they should deal with something more bravely: 2. used to tell someone…. Learn more.

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   The phrase “man up” is a common idiom used in English to encourage someone to be brave, strong, or tough. This phrase has been around for quite some time and has its roots in traditional gender roles and expectations. Historically, men were expected to be the providers and protectors of their families.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › man-upman up phrasal verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   to start being brave or strong in order to deal with a difficult situation. I decided to man up and tell them what I really thought. Definition of man up phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · ( idiomatic, intransitive) To "be a man about it"; to do the things a man is traditionally expected to do, such as taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of danger, adversity, or a challenge; providing for one's family, etc. (Compare man (“brace oneself, steel oneself”).)

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   Man up definition: to adopt a stereotypically masculine approach or course of action . See examples of MAN UP used in a sentence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAN UP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you man up, you start to be more brave in the way that you deal with a situation.