belly up to

VERB

approach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come contact match meet near reach surround threaten

STRONG

advance approximate bear border buzz converge equal impend progress resemble

WEAK

be comparable to be like catch up close in come at come close compare with correspond to creep up draw near gain on go toward loom up move in on move toward take after verge upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid depart go leave miss

STRONG

decrease retreat retrogress stop

WEAK

distance go away

Example Sentences

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I belly up to the counter and call for my usual.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Bonds like theirs develop week in week out at airport lounges around the world as business travelers belly up to the bar at the start and/or end of a work trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Yet, even with Philadelphia squaring off against Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, the patrons of Big Charlie’s still belly up to the bar in the belly of the beast.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

“At some point in time, they have to belly up to the bar, make a decision, and go,” said Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, the seasoned Democratic leader and former House whip.

From Washington Times • Jan. 28, 2023

At last, Jinny felt her breath weakening, so she turned to float, belly up, to rest on the ripples.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder

belly up to

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