gut up
English
Etymology
gut + up (influenced by expressions like "man up" or "shut up"; "gut" refers to courage)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɡʌt ˈʌp/
Verb
gut up (third-person singular simple present guts up, present participle gutting up, simple past and past participle gutted up)
- (intransitive, slang, imperative) To show courage and hide one's apprehension.
Usage notes
Typically used as an imperative.
Synonyms
- man up
- endure
- put up with
- take lying down
Related terms
- shut up
Translations
endure without complaint