pal up
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Become good friends with someone.
Literal meaning: To become a pal and come up (together) — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
(Informal, British) To become friendly or form a close relationship with someone, often quickly.
"The two boys palled up on the first day of school and were inseparable for years after."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily British English. Often followed by 'with'. Suggests a bond forms naturally and quickly. Common in stories about children or travellers making new friends.
Commonly used with
strangers classmates neighbours travellers quickly immediately
Forms
Base
pal up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pals up
he/she/it
Past simple
paled up
yesterday
Past participle
paled up
have + pp
-ing form
paling up
continuous
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