sober up

• Phrasal verb, das bedeutet, nüchtern zu werden, besonders nach Alkoholkonsum; auch im übertragenen Sinne verwendet für das Ernst- oder Realistischwerden.

A phrasal verb meaning to become sober, especially after being drunk or intoxicated; also used figuratively to mean becoming serious or realistic.

unzählbar · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Become less drunkinformal

   To become less intoxicated or to return to a sober state after drinking alcohol.

   Nüchtern werden

   • He drank coffee to try to sober up before the meeting.
   • It took her a few hours to sober up after the party.
   • Drinking water can help you sober up faster.

   Synonymedry outsober

2. Become serious or realisticinformal

   To become more serious, realistic, or less naive about a situation.

   Ernst werden

   • The accident made him sober up about the dangers of reckless driving.
   • She needs to sober up and face the financial reality.
   • The criticism helped him sober up and improve his work.

   Synonymegrow upsee the lightwake upwise up

Grundverbsober