act up
Example Sentences
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In her four-star review Midgley suggested the show occasionally "feels scripted", noting the Furys know that "the cameras are on them and perhaps act up for them".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2023
“You ain’t stoppin’ what’s goin’ on with me sweetheart,” Palmer lip-synced.“So if you gon’ act up, I’m ’bouta link up, I’m ’bouta link up, I’m ’bouta link up.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
When I was dating the woman who became my wife, her 13-year-old would act up.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 4, 2023
He told Golf Digest his hip can act up in soft conditions.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2022
He planned to keep the Prince Charming act up all night.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
