man up (suomeksi)

Määritelmät:

(lb, en, idiomatic) To "be a man about it"; to do the things a man is traditionally expected to do, such as taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions, displaying bravery or toughness in the face of adversity, providing for one's family, etc. (qualifier, Compare (m, en, man, , brace oneself, steel oneself).)
(lb, en, of military personnel) To assemble, each person manning (attending to) his station, prepared for the departure of an aircraft, ship, etc. (qualifier, Compare (m, en, man, , supply with staff; take up position to operate).)
(lb, en, of other personnel) To staff adequately; to staff up; to successfully fill all needed labor positions. (qualifier, Compare (m, en, man, , supply with staff).)
(lb, en, sports) To vigorously guard the opponent to which one is assigned.