Sober up Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊbɝ/ /ˈəp
SOH-ber UHP
sˈəʊbɐ/ /ˈʌp
SOH-buh UHP
Definition
To become no longer drunk, or to return to a clear and normal state after drinking alcohol. Can be used literally or to describe someone thinking more clearly after being emotional.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal. Commonly used when someone has been drinking alcohol: 'You need to sober up before driving.' Sometimes used metaphorically for getting more rational after being emotional or confused. Do not use for general recovery from illness.
Spanish: despejarse - recuperarse (tras beber alcohol)Portuguese (BR): ficar sóbrio - voltar ao normal (depois de beber)Portuguese (PT): ficar sóbrio - voltar ao normal (depois de beber)Chinese (Simplified): 清醒过来 - 醒酒Chinese (Traditional): 清醒過來 - 醒酒Hindi: होश में आना - नशा उतरनाArabic: يُفِيق من السُكرBengali: হুঁশে আসা - নেশা কাটাRussian: протрезветьJapanese: 酔いをさます - 正気に戻るVietnamese: tỉnh rượu - tỉnh táo lạiKorean: 술이 깨다 - 정신이 들다Turkish: ayıklmakUrdu: نشہ اترنا - ہوش میں آناIndonesian: sadar - sadar dari mabuk
Example Sentences
He drank too much and needs to sober up.
basic
Coffee can help you sober up faster.
basic
He took a cold shower to sober up.
basic
Walk around outside for a while—it might help you sober up.
natural
It took him an hour to sober up after the party.
natural
You need to sober up and think about what you're doing.
natural