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rise up

idiom

To mount a rebellion or insurgency; to rebel; to revolt.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    get a rise out of

    To obtain a reaction from (someone), especially one of annoyance.

  2. 02

    Lord willing and the creek don't rise

    Barring unforeseen circumstances.

  3. 03

    rise and shine

    Used to wish someone happiness upon waking up

  4. 04

    rise to the challenge

    To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

  5. 05

    rise to the occasion

    To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

  6. 06

    rise to the purple

    An elevation to a very high rank, especially a royal one.

  7. 07

    rise with the lark

    To be awake and out of bed early in the morning.

  8. 08

    take its rise

    To originate

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