Significado
To become less serious or cheerful.
Contexto cultural
Americans value 'positivity' and 'humor'. 'Lighten up' is a common way to enforce this social norm. British people often use irony. 'Lighten up' might be used sarcastically.
Be Careful
Never use this with your boss or a stranger.
Significado
To become less serious or cheerful.
Be Careful
Never use this with your boss or a stranger.
Teste-se
Choose the best situation to use 'lighten up'.
Your friend is crying because they lost their job. What do you say?
Option A is insensitive during a major life crisis.
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Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
1 exerciciosYour friend is crying because they lost their job. What do you say?
Option A is insensitive during a major life crisis.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
1 perguntasIt can be, depending on your tone.
Frases relacionadas
Chill out
synonymRelax
Take it easy
similarDon't worry
