Smarten up Meaning in English
expression
ˈsmɑɹtən/ /ˈəp
SMAR-tun UP
smˈɑːtən/ /ˈʌp
sMAH-tun UP
Definição
To make yourself look neat and tidy, or to start behaving in a better or more sensible way.
Uso & Nuances
Informal and common in both UK and US English. Used for appearance ('You need to smarten up for the interview') and behavior ('The teacher told him to smarten up'). Often an imperative. Not as severe as 'shape up', but implies expected improvement.
Spanish: arreglarse - ponerse presentable - espabilarPortuguese (BR): arrumar-se - ficar apresentável - se ligarPortuguese (PT): arranjar-se - ficar apresentável - ter juízoChinese (Simplified): 打扮得体 - 变得聪明些 - 振作起来Chinese (Traditional): 打扮得體 - 變得聰明些 - 振作起來Hindi: सजना-संवरना - समझदार बनना - सुधरनाArabic: ترتَّب - حسن مظهرك - كن أكثر ذكاءًBengali: পরিচ্ছন্ন হওয়া - আচরণ ঠিক করাRussian: приодеться - взять себя в рукиJapanese: 身だしなみを整える - しっかりするVietnamese: chỉnh tề - cư xử đúng mựcKorean: 단정하게 하다 - 태도를 바로잡다Turkish: kendini düzeltmek - toparlanmakUrdu: سنبھل جانا - خود کو درست کرناIndonesian: berdandan - memperbaiki sikap
Frases de Exemplo
You should smarten up before going to your job interview.
basic
The teacher told the class to smarten up and pay attention.
basic
He needs to smarten up if he wants to get promoted.
basic
Come on, smarten up—you can't go to the party looking like that!
natural
If you don't smarten up, you'll get into trouble at work.
natural
She really smartened up after moving to the city.
natural