Get up an appetite Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt

GET-up-uhn-AP-uh-tyte

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈæpɪtˌaɪt

get-UP-un-AP-i-tyte

Definition

To do something, usually physical, that makes you feel hungry and ready to eat.

Usage & Nuances

Common in informal conversation; usually said after physical activity. Typical collocation: 'walk to get up an appetite'. Sometimes also phrased as 'work up an appetite'.

• Spanish: abrir el apetito
• Portuguese (BR): abrir o apetite
• Portuguese (PT): abrir o apetite
• Chinese (Simplified): 激起食欲 - 增强食欲
• Chinese (Traditional): 激起食慾 - 增強食慾
• Hindi: भूख बढ़ाना
• Arabic: فتح الشهية - زيادة الشهية
• Bengali: ক্ষুধা বাড়ানো - খিদে বাড়ানো
• Russian: нагулять аппетит
• Japanese: 食欲を増す
• Vietnamese: làm cho mình thấy đói
• Korean: 식욕을 돋우다
• Turkish: iştah açmak
• Urdu: بھوک لگانا
• Indonesian: membangkitkan nafsu makan

Example Sentences

After a long walk, I always get up an appetite.

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Let's play soccer to get up an appetite for lunch.

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Chores in the morning help me get up an appetite.

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I went for a quick jog to get up an appetite before dinner.

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If you want to really get up an appetite, try hiking up the mountain!

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Even just gardening outside helps me get up an appetite on weekends.

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