Walk right up Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈəp
WAWK RYTE UHP
wˈɔːk/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /ˈʌp
WAWK RYTE UP
Definition
To approach someone or something directly, without hesitation or stopping.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used when describing bold or confident action. Common with 'and' as in 'walk right up and ask'. Implies no hesitation or avoidance; do not use for casual or indirect approach.
Spanish: acercarse directamente - ir directamente haciaPortuguese (BR): chegar diretamente - ir direto atéPortuguese (PT): aproximar-se diretamente - ir diretamente atéChinese (Simplified): 直接走过去 - 径直走向Chinese (Traditional): 直接走過去 - 徑直走向Hindi: सीधे पास आ जाना - बिलकुल पास चले आनाArabic: تقدّم مباشرةً - اقترب مباشرةًBengali: সোজা এগিয়ে যাওয়া - বিনা দ্বিধায় সামনে যাওয়াRussian: подойти прямо - подойти без колебанийJapanese: まっすぐ近づく - ためらわずに近寄るVietnamese: bước thẳng tới - tiến lại gần mà không do dựKorean: 곧장 다가가다 - 망설임 없이 다가가다Turkish: doğrudan yaklaşmak - tereddüt etmeden gitmekUrdu: سیدھا چلے جانا - بغیر ہچکچاہٹ کے آگے بڑھناIndonesian: langsung mendekat - berjalan langsung tanpa ragu
Example Sentences
He walked right up to the teacher and asked a question.
basic
You can just walk right up to the counter and order.
basic
She walked right up to the dog to pet it.
basic
Just walk right up and introduce yourself—don’t wait around.
natural
I couldn’t believe he would just walk right up to the CEO and start talking.
natural
We watched her walk right up to the group without any fear.
natural