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act up

Phrasal-verb Social behavior

Meaning

to behave badly or cause trouble

Example Sentences

"The kids started to act up during the long car ride."

Related Expressions

loosen up

to relax your body or mind; to become less tense

buckle up

to fasten your seatbelt for safety

wind off

to relax after a period of work or tension

sign off

to end a message, email, or broadcast

plug into

to connect a device or service to a larger system

boost up foreign reserves

to increase a country's foreign currency holdings