1 C1 idiomatic slang
To achieve an eagle score on a golf hole, finishing two strokes under par.
"She eagled up on the par-five seventh to take the lead in the final round."
inseparable
eagle up
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
In golf slang, to score or improve one's score to eagle level on a hole.
In plain English
To do really well on a golf hole, scoring two under the normal number.
What does "eagle up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To move up to an eagle score — eagles are the highest common positive score in golf.
Actually means
To do really well on a golf hole, scoring two under the normal number.
Usage tip
Extremely rare as a phrasal verb; mainly heard in very informal golf commentary or among avid golfers. Not documented in major dictionaries. May also be used very loosely to mean 'to perform brilliantly.'
Words that pair with "eagle up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
hole score round putt green
How to conjugate "eagle up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
eagle up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
eagles up
he/she/it
Past simple
eagled up
yesterday
Past participle
eagled up
have + pp
-ing form
eagling up
continuous
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