Phrase guide

look alive

intj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

intj

Meaning 1

Heads up! (Look out!)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Look alive! The boss is coming.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: look lively, avast [⇒ thesaurus]!, beware!, blackfriars!, cave!, cheese it!, heads up!, hey up!, hist!, look alive!, look lively!, look out!, look sharp!, mind out!, namous!, take care!, ware!, watch it!, watch out!

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To get busy; start acting or moving.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: imperative

Examples

  • They'd better look alive when the boss is passing by.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: look lively

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: darse vida — Translations
  • Spanish: darse vidilla — Translations