Look alive Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /əˈɫaɪv
LUUK uh-LIVE
lˈʊk/ /ɐlˈaɪv
LUUK ul-IVE
Definition
Used to tell someone to hurry up, pay attention, or become more energetic, often when they seem slow or distracted.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; usually a command to make someone move faster or focus, often in group or work settings. Common in sports, kitchens, or when giving orders. Not literal: does not mean to 'look like you are alive', but to act with energy.
Spanish: ¡muévete! - ¡ponte las pilas!Portuguese (BR): anda logo! - se mexa!Portuguese (PT): anda lá! - mexe-te!Chinese (Simplified): 快点！- 精神点！Chinese (Traditional): 快點！- 打起精神！Hindi: फुर्ती दिखाओ! - जल्दी करो!Arabic: انشط! - أسرع!Bengali: সতর্ক হও - তাড়াতাড়ি করRussian: бодрее - повеселееJapanese: しっかりして - 気を引き締めてVietnamese: tỉnh táo lên - nhanh lênKorean: 정신 차려 - 빨리 움직여Turkish: canlan - dikkatini toplaUrdu: ہوشیار ہو جاؤ - فوراً دھیان دوIndonesian: ayo semangat - cepat bergerak
Example Sentences
Come on, look alive! We have customers waiting.
basic
Coach shouted, 'Look alive on the field!'
basic
If you want this job done, you need to look alive.
basic
Hey, look alive—the boss is coming!
natural
Let’s look alive out there, team!
natural
The restaurant got busy fast, so we all had to look alive.
natural