A1 Idiom خنثی

cheer up

Become happier.

معنی

To become happier or make someone happier.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Americans often use 'cheer up' as a quick, optimistic response to minor problems. It is part of a culture that values 'looking on the bright side'. In the UK, 'cheer up' can sometimes be used with a hint of irony or sarcasm, especially if the person is being overly gloomy about something trivial. While 'genki o dashite' is the equivalent, it is used more sparingly than 'cheer up' in English, as Japanese culture often prioritizes empathy through silence or shared presence over verbal encouragement. The equivalent 'anímate' is very common and often accompanied by physical touch, like a pat on the back, to emphasize the support being offered.

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Separable Verb

Remember that if you use a pronoun like 'me' or 'you', it must go in the middle: 'Cheer me up!'

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Context Matters

Be careful using this with people who are grieving. It can sound like you don't care about their pain.

معنی

To become happier or make someone happier.

💡

Separable Verb

Remember that if you use a pronoun like 'me' or 'you', it must go in the middle: 'Cheer me up!'

⚠️

Context Matters

Be careful using this with people who are grieving. It can sound like you don't care about their pain.

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Use it for yourself!

You can use it for yourself too: 'I'm going to buy a coffee to cheer myself up.'

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'cheer up'.

She was sad, so I tried to ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: cheer her up

The object 'her' must go between the verb and the particle.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Cheer me up!

The pronoun 'me' must be placed between 'cheer' and 'up'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: I failed my test. B: Oh no, don't be sad! ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Cheer up!

The standard idiom for encouraging someone is 'cheer up'.

Match the situation to the best response.

Your friend is crying because they lost their phone.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: All of the above.

All these options use the phrase correctly to offer comfort.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'cheer up'. جای خالی A1

She was sad, so I tried to ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: cheer her up

The object 'her' must go between the verb and the particle.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the best option.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Cheer me up!

The pronoun 'me' must be placed between 'cheer' and 'up'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: I failed my test. B: Oh no, don't be sad! ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Cheer up!

The standard idiom for encouraging someone is 'cheer up'.

Match the situation to the best response. situation_matching B1

Your friend is crying because they lost their phone.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: All of the above.

All these options use the phrase correctly to offer comfort.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is generally too informal. Use something more professional like 'I'm sorry to hear that, how can I help?'

Mostly yes, but it can also be about being bored or disappointed.

'Cheer up' is for emotions. 'Cheer on' is for supporting a team or person in a competition.

No, it is strictly for casual or neutral conversation.

They are usually just trying to be kind, even if it feels a bit annoying.

Yes, it is a separable phrasal verb.

No, you would use 'brighten up' for the weather.

It becomes 'cheered up'. Example: 'He cheered up after the movie.'

It depends on the context. If you are close to the person, it's fine. If you don't know them well, it can be rude.

Yes: 'look on the bright side', 'don't let it get you down', 'things will get better'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Brighten up

synonym

To make something or someone happier or lighter.

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Look on the bright side

similar

To find the positive in a bad situation.

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Snap out of it

contrast

To force yourself to stop being sad.

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Pick yourself up

builds on

To recover from a failure.

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