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sac up

B2 slang inseparable intransitive

Alternative spelling of 'sack up'; vulgar slang urging someone to be brave or stop complaining.

In plain English

Stop being scared and do what needs to be done.

What does "sac up" mean?

One main meaning — here's how to use it.

1 B2 idiomatic slang

To stop being cowardly or weak and act with courage; variant spelling of 'sack up'.

"Just sac up and ask for the promotion — the worst they can say is no."

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Usage tip

This is simply a variant spelling of 'sack up'. Both forms appear in informal American writing online. The 'sack up' spelling is more common.

Words that pair with "sac up"

Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.

already and do it and deal with it

How to conjugate "sac up"

The five tense forms you'll use most often.

Base
sac up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sacs up
he/she/it
Past simple
saced up
yesterday
Past participle
saced up
have + pp
-ing form
sacing up
continuous

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