smarten up

• Verbo compuesto que se usa para indicar la acción de arreglarse o hacer que algo o alguien luzca más pulcro, ordenado o elegante, o también para volverse más inteligente o estar mejor informado.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of making oneself or something look neater, tidier, or more stylish, or to become more intelligent or aware.

incontable · transitivo e intransitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Improve appearanceinformalbritish

   To make oneself or something look neater, tidier, or more stylish.

   arreglarse, mejorar el aspecto

   • He smartened up his outfit for the job interview.
   • She smartened up the living room with new curtains.
   • You should smarten up before the guests arrive.

   Sinónimosbeautifyclean upgroompreenprimpspruce uptidy up

   Antónimosdishevelmessrumpleuntidy

2. Become more intelligent or awareinformalbritish

   To become more knowledgeable, alert, or sensible, often about a specific situation.

   volverse más listo o consciente

   • He finally smartened up and started studying for the exams.
   • She smartened up about the risks after the accident.
   • It's time you smartened up and took responsibility.

   Sinónimoscatch onget the pictureget wisewake upwise up

   Antónimosbluntdullstagnate