Get above Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /əˈbəv
GET-uh-BUV or GIT-uh-BUV
ɡˈɛt/ /əbˈʌv
get-uh-BUV
Definition
To become proud, arrogant, or think you are better than others. Often used to criticize someone who acts superior.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal and dated in direct use—more common in UK English, often seen as 'get above yourself.' Rare in the US. Used to criticize prideful or arrogant attitudes. Typical in phrases: 'Don't get above yourself.' Not literal (not about physical position).
Spanish: creerse superior - sentirse mejor quePortuguese (BR): achar-se melhor que - pensar que é superiorPortuguese (PT): julgar-se superior - achar que está acima deChinese (Simplified): 自以为高人一等 - 看不起别人Chinese (Traditional): 自以為高人一等 - 看不起別人Hindi: अपने आप को दूसरों से बेहतर समझनाArabic: يظن نفسه أعلى من الآخرين - يتكبر علىBengali: আত্মগর্বী হওয়া - নিজেকে অন্যদের থেকে বড় ভাবাRussian: зазнаваться - возомнить о себеJapanese: 偉そうにする - 思い上がるVietnamese: tự cao - tự cho mình hơn người khácKorean: 거만해지다 - 잘난 척하다Turkish: kendini üstün görmek - kibirlenmekUrdu: غرور کرنا - اپنے آپ کو دوسروں سے بہتر سمجھناIndonesian: menjadi sombong - merasa diri lebih hebat
Example Sentences
Don't get above your friends; everyone is equal here.
basic
He started to get above when he got that promotion.
basic
People don't like it when you get above yourself.
basic
Careful you don't get above yourself after all that praise.
natural
She tends to get above when things are going well.
natural
The boss doesn't like it when employees get above themselves.
natural