Significado
Used to tell someone to do something more quickly.
Contexto cultural
In the US, 'Hurry up' is very common due to a culture that highly values efficiency and punctuality. It is often used in 'drive-thru' culture and fast-paced cities like New York. British speakers might use 'Hurry up,' but they often prefer 'Get a move on' or 'Chop chop' in informal settings. They may also use 'Sorry, could we hurry up?' to soften the command. Directly telling someone to 'Hurry up' can be seen as aggressive. In a Japanese work context, people usually show urgency through their own fast actions rather than telling others to speed up. In Italy, time is often seen more flexibly (especially in the south). Telling someone to 'Hurry up' might be met with a shrug and a 'Piano, piano' (Slowly, slowly).
Watch your tone
If you say 'Hurry up!' with a loud, sharp voice, it sounds angry. If you say it with a smile, it sounds like a joke.
Use 'and'
To sound more natural, always follow 'Hurry up' with 'and' + an action, like 'Hurry up and get in the car!'
Significado
Used to tell someone to do something more quickly.
Watch your tone
If you say 'Hurry up!' with a loud, sharp voice, it sounds angry. If you say it with a smile, it sounds like a joke.
Use 'and'
To sound more natural, always follow 'Hurry up' with 'and' + an action, like 'Hurry up and get in the car!'
The 'Yalla' connection
If you speak Arabic, 'Hurry up' is almost exactly like 'Yalla!' in how it's used daily.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Hurry ____! The movie is starting.
'Hurry up' is the standard phrasal verb for increasing speed.
Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend to be faster?
Your friend is walking very slowly. What do you say?
'Hurry up!' is the most common and natural imperative for this situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I'm almost ready! B: ________! We're going to be late for the party.
The context of 'being late' requires a phrase that encourages speed.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When should you NOT say 'Hurry up'?
Saying 'Hurry up' to a boss is considered rude and unprofessional.
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Ayudas visuales
When to say Hurry Up
Travel
- • Airport
- • Bus stop
- • Train station
Home
- • Morning
- • Dinner
- • Bedtime
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHurry ____! The movie is starting.
'Hurry up' is the standard phrasal verb for increasing speed.
Your friend is walking very slowly. What do you say?
'Hurry up!' is the most common and natural imperative for this situation.
A: I'm almost ready! B: ________! We're going to be late for the party.
The context of 'being late' requires a phrase that encourages speed.
When should you NOT say 'Hurry up'?
Saying 'Hurry up' to a boss is considered rude and unprofessional.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt can be. It's fine with friends, but rude with strangers or bosses.
Yes, if someone is upstairs and you want them to come down quickly.
The past tense is 'hurried up.' Example: 'We hurried up to finish.'
Yes, but 'Chop chop' is more informal and sometimes sounds a bit bossy or playful.
No, it's too informal. Use 'I look forward to your prompt response' instead.
'Hurry' is the action; 'Hurry up' is the command to do that action.
As a verb, it's two words. As an adjective (a hurry-up offense), it has a hyphen.
No, you would say 'You hurry up!'
Yes, it is used throughout the English-speaking world.
Add 'Please' or say 'Could you please hurry up?'
Frases relacionadas
Rush
similarTo move or do something with great speed.
Make haste
synonymTo hurry.
Slow down
contrastTo move more slowly.
Step on it
specialized formTo drive faster.
Take your time
contrastNo need to hurry.
