Idiom idiom
rustle up
Meaning
To forage for, or (figuratively) to quickly prepare, something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“I can rustle up some lunch if you are hungry.”
“When unexpected guests arrived, she managed to rustle up a quick meal from the leftovers in the fridge.”
“Despite the sparse contents of the pantry, the resourceful cook managed to rustle up a surprisingly delicious dinner for the weary travelers.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026