Idiom idiom
cheer up
Meaning
To become happier or less downcast.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“She bought him flowers to cheer him up.”
“After a long and difficult week at work, he went to the cinema to cheer himself up.”
“Although the persistent rain dampened their spirits, the group tried to cheer up by sharing stories and singing songs around the fireplace.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026