All spruced up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈspɹust/ /ˈəp
AWL SPROOST UHP
ˈɔːl/ /spɹˈuːst/ /ˈʌp
AWL sproost UP
Definition
Looking very neat, tidy, or smart, usually after getting dressed up or making yourself or a place look especially nice.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for people, but can refer to places. Implies extra effort for a neat or stylish appearance, often for a special event. Similar in meaning to 'dressed up'. Commonly, 'get all spruced up' or 'be all spruced up'.
Spanish: bien arreglado - acicaladoPortuguese (BR): todo arrumado - bem arrumadoPortuguese (PT): todo arranjado - bem arranjadoChinese (Simplified): 打扮得很漂亮 - 精心打扮Chinese (Traditional): 打扮得很漂亮 - 精心打扮Hindi: पूरी तरह तैयार - सज-धज करArabic: مُتَأنِّق تمامًا - أنيق جدًاBengali: সাজসজ্জায় ঝকঝকে - সুন্দর করে প্রস্তুতRussian: прихорошиться - нарядитьсяJapanese: ばっちりおめかしする - きちんと身なりを整えるVietnamese: chỉnh tề - ăn diệnKorean: 말끔하게 단장하다 - 멋지게 꾸미다Turkish: şık giyinmiş - özenle hazırlanmışUrdu: خوب سنورنا - خوب تیار ہوناIndonesian: berdandan rapi - tampil rapi
Example Sentences
She got all spruced up for the party.
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The house was all spruced up for the guests.
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He wanted to be all spruced up for his job interview.
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Wow, you're all spruced up—big date tonight?
natural
Let’s get all spruced up and go out for dinner.
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The shop window was all spruced up for the holiday season.
natural