buck up

US /bʌk ʌp/

UK /bʌk ʌp/

1.

to cheer up or to make someone feel more cheerful

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Come on, buck up! Things aren't that bad.

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She tried to buck up her friend after the bad news.

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cheer up brighten up perk up take heart rally

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