Step right up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɛp/ /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈəp

STEP-RITE-UHP

UK

stˈɛp/ /ɹˈaɪt/ /ˈʌp

STEP-RITE-UP

Definition

Used to invite people to come closer and pay attention, especially at fairs or events when encouraging them to participate or buy something.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, often associated with carnival barkers or market sellers. Used to grab attention quickly. Commonly heard in American English in sales or entertainment contexts. Rarely used in formal settings.

• Spanish: acérquese - pase y vea
• Portuguese (BR): chegue mais perto - venha conferir
• Portuguese (PT): aproxime-se - venha ver
• Chinese (Simplified): 快来看看 - 快上前
• Chinese (Traditional): 快來看看 - 快上前
• Hindi: आगे बढ़िए - पास आइए
• Arabic: تفضلوا - اقتربوا
• Bengali: আসুন আসুন - এগিয়ে আসুন
• Russian: подходите - проходите
• Japanese: さあどうぞ - いらっしゃい
• Vietnamese: mời vào - đến ngay nào
• Korean: 어서 오세요 - 가까이 오세요
• Turkish: buyurun - yaklaşın
• Urdu: آئیے آئیے - قریب آجائیں
• Indonesian: silakan mendekat - ayo mendekat

Example Sentences

Step right up and see the amazing magic show!

basic

Step right up to win a big prize!

basic

Step right up and try your luck at this game.

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'Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and get your tickets here!'

natural

The vendor shouted, 'Step right up! Don’t miss out on these fresh apples!'

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If you want to try your hand at the ring toss, step right up!

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