do it up
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To do something really well and in a big, impressive way.
Literal meaning: To do something all the way up — to the fullest extent.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To do something in a grand, impressive, or celebratory fashion.
"If we're going to have a retirement party, let's do it up properly — book a venue and hire a band."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 informal
To decorate, renovate, or improve the appearance of something thoroughly.
"They bought the old farmhouse for a low price and did it up over two years."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Common in American and British English. Often used as encouragement ('do it up!') or to describe throwing a party or event lavishly. Also used to mean renovating or decorating a space thoroughly. Can be used as a standalone exclamation.
Commonly used with
party event house room celebration style
Forms
Base
do it up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
does it up
he/she/it
Past simple
did it up
yesterday
Past participle
done it up
have + pp
-ing form
doing it up
continuous
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