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perk up
(redirected from perk)

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perk up (someone)
to make someone more active and interested. It was a clear summer day, and Nancy looked like she was beginning to perk up. His stay with Aunt Podie soon perked him up.


perk up something
to make something more interesting or active. Chopped prunes can really perk up a fruit salad. It's a pretty dull movie, though the supporting actors perk things up a little.


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