Be there or be square Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈskwɛɹ
BEE THAIR or BEE SKWAIR
bˈiː/ /ðˈeə/ /ˈɔː/ /bˈiː/ /skwˈeə
BEE THAIR or BEE SKWAIR
Definition
A playful way to invite someone, meaning if you don't come, you're not cool or are missing out.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and playful, often used in invitations. It is slightly old-fashioned but still heard for humorous effect. Usually said among friends or when encouraging attendance at fun events. 'Square' means 'uncool' or 'boring'.
Spanish: ¡ven o serás un aburrido!Portuguese (BR): esteja lá ou seja caretaPortuguese (PT): aparece lá ou és quadradoChinese (Simplified): 来不来就不酷了Chinese (Traditional): 來不來就不酷了Hindi: जर वहां नहीं आए तो आप बोरिंग हैंArabic: كن هناك ولا تكن مملاًBengali: অবশ্যই আসো, নয়তো পুরানো ভাবমূর্তি নিয়ে থাকবে - উপস্থিত থাকো, না হলে বেমানান হবেRussian: приходи, иначе будешь не в теме - не пропусти, чтобы не остаться в сторонеJapanese: 来ないとダサいよ - 絶対来てねVietnamese: nhớ đến nha, nếu không sẽ bị lạc hậu đóKorean: 꼭 와, 안 오면 촌스러워Turkish: mutlaka gel, yoksa sıradan olursun - kaçırma, yoksa eğlenceyi kaçırırsınUrdu: ضرور آؤ، ورنہ تم بور کہلاؤ گےIndonesian: datang ya, jangan sampai ketinggalan - kalau nggak datang, nggak asik
Example Sentences
We're having a party Friday night — be there or be square!
basic
Don't miss the concert — be there or be square!
basic
We're watching the game at my place. Be there or be square!
basic
The party won't be the same without you, so be there or be square!
natural
Everyone's coming to the barbecue — be there or be square!
natural
We're hitting the beach this Saturday — be there or be square!
natural