Cheer up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtʃɪɹ/ /ˈəp

CHEER up

UK

tʃˈiə/ /ˈʌp

CHEE-uh up

Definition

To become happier or make someone feel happier, especially when they are sad or upset.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal; often used to comfort, encourage, or lift someone's mood. Can be used as a command ('Cheer up!') or with an object ('cheer someone up'). Not usually used in very serious or formal situations.

• Spanish: anímate - alegrar(se)
• Portuguese (BR): animar - alegrar(se)
• Portuguese (PT): animar - alegrar-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 振作起来 - 高兴起来
• Chinese (Traditional): 振作起來 - 開心起來
• Hindi: खुश हो जाओ
• Arabic: شجّع نفسك - ابتهج
• Bengali: উৎসাহ দাও - মন ভালো করো
• Russian: взбодриться - подбодрить
• Japanese: 元気を出す - 元気づける
• Vietnamese: vui lên - làm ai đó vui lên
• Korean: 힘내다 - 기운 내다
• Turkish: neşelenmek - neşelendirmek
• Urdu: حوصلہ افزائی کرنا - خوش کرنا
• Indonesian: menghibur - menyemangati

Example Sentences

Cheer up, it's not the end of the world.

basic

I tried to cheer up my friend after her bad day.

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Some music can really cheer up a room.

basic

Hey, cheer up! Things will get better soon.

natural

She brought cake to cheer up the whole team after the loss.

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Nothing like a funny movie to cheer you up when you're feeling down.

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