Idiom idiom
up and at 'em
Meaning
Vigorously launched or launching into an activity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“It is time to get up and at 'em for the day.”
“The coach shouted for the players to get up and at 'em as soon as the whistle blew.”
“Despite the freezing morning air, the guide encouraged the weary hikers to get up and at 'em before the sun rose.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026