Rest up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Rest up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-11-02 02:11

Meaning of Rest up

Synonyms:

relax , take a break , get some rest , get some sleep

Rest up phrasal verb informal

To relax after doing something or working hard

Peter really needs to rest up for a few days before getting back to work.

He looks so tired. He needs to rest up.

Other phrases about:

expect the unexpected

To not wonder, worry or be surprised about what is not predicted will happen in life because anything could happen

hit the hay/sack

Go to bed

get a load off (one's) feet

To take a seat and relax

sleep around the clock

Sleep continually for a long period of time

keep (one's) cool

To keep calm, or try not to lose composure, temper, or nerve

Grammar and Usage of Rest up

Verb Forms

  • rested up
  • resting up
  • rests up

The verb "rest" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Rest up

This phrase is believed to derive from the 19th century in the USA.

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