Be there or be square Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈskwɛɹ

BEE THAIR or BEE SKWAIR

UK

bˈiː/ /ðˈeə/ /ˈɔː/ /bˈiː/ /skwˈeə

BEE THAIR or BEE SKWAIR

التعريف

A playful way to invite someone, meaning if you don't come, you're not cool or are missing out.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This phrase is informal and playful, often used in invitations. It is slightly old-fashioned but still heard for humorous effect. Usually said among friends or when encouraging attendance at fun events. 'Square' means 'uncool' or 'boring'.

• Spanish: ¡ven o serás un aburrido!
• Portuguese (BR): esteja lá ou seja careta
• Portuguese (PT): aparece lá ou és quadrado
• Chinese (Simplified): 来不来就不酷了
• Chinese (Traditional): 來不來就不酷了
• Hindi: जर वहां नहीं आए तो आप बोरिंग हैं
• Arabic: كن هناك ولا تكن مملاً
• Bengali: অবশ্যই আসো, নয়তো পুরানো ভাবমূর্তি নিয়ে থাকবে - উপস্থিত থাকো, না হলে বেমানান হবে
• Russian: приходи, иначе будешь не в теме - не пропусти, чтобы не остаться в стороне
• Japanese: 来ないとダサいよ - 絶対来てね
• Vietnamese: nhớ đến nha, nếu không sẽ bị lạc hậu đó
• Korean: 꼭 와, 안 오면 촌스러워
• Turkish: mutlaka gel, yoksa sıradan olursun - kaçırma, yoksa eğlenceyi kaçırırsın
• Urdu: ضرور آؤ، ورنہ تم بور کہلاؤ گے
• Indonesian: datang ya, jangan sampai ketinggalan - kalau nggak datang, nggak asik

جمل نموذجية

We're having a party Friday night — be there or be square!

basic

Don't miss the concert — be there or be square!

basic

We're watching the game at my place. Be there or be square!

basic

The party won't be the same without you, so be there or be square!

natural

Everyone's coming to the barbecue — be there or be square!

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We're hitting the beach this Saturday — be there or be square!

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