Up and at 'em Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈæt/ /əm

UHP-uhnd-AT-uhm

UK

ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /ˈæt/ /m̩

UHP-and-AT-uhm

Definition

This is an informal phrase used to wake someone up and encourage them to get started with their day or begin an activity energetically.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and energetic; often used by parents, teachers, coaches, or in the army. Common for waking someone or giving a motivational push. Sometimes sounds old-fashioned or playful.

• Spanish: ¡Arriba y a por ellos! - ¡Arriba y adelante!
• Portuguese (BR): De pé e em frente! - Bora levantar!
• Portuguese (PT): De pé e em frente! - Vamos a isso!
• Chinese (Simplified): 起来干活啦！ - 起床并行动！
• Chinese (Traditional): 起來幹活啦！ - 起牀並行動！
• Hindi: उठो और लग जाओ! - उठो और काम पर लग जाओ!
• Arabic: انهض وانطلق! - استعد وابدأ العمل!
• Bengali: তাড়াতাড়ি উঠে পড়ো - চলো সক্রিয় হও
• Russian: вставай и действуй - подъем
• Japanese: さあ起きて行動しよう - 起きて頑張ろう
• Vietnamese: Dậy nhanh lên - Năng động lên
• Korean: 일어나서 시작하자 - 빨리 움직이자
• Turkish: haydi kalk ve harekete geç - hadi uyan ve başla
• Urdu: اٹھو اور چل پڑو - اٹھو اور کام کرو
• Indonesian: ayo bangun dan beraksi - bangun dan mulai

Example Sentences

Up and at 'em, kids, it's time for school!

basic

Coach shouted, 'Up and at 'em!' before training started.

basic

Grandpa says 'Up and at 'em!' every morning.

basic

Come on, up and at 'em! We've got a lot to do today.

natural

I know it's early, but up and at 'em! The adventure awaits.

natural

She gave me a cup of coffee and said, 'Up and at 'em!'

natural