词汇 | loosen up |
释义 | Idiom loosen uploosen up (someone) to behave in a relaxed, informal way.Slowly she began to loosen up and, by the second semester, she was making friends with her classmates.The question was supposed to loosen people up and chase away their anxieties. Phr V loosen up loosens, loosening, loosened loosen up (sth) or loosen (sth) up to prepare your body muscles for a physical activity by stretching and doing simple exercisesI like to do a few exercises to loosen up before I run.We're just going to do a few stretches to loosen up those muscles. loosen up slightly informal to start to feel less embarrassed and to become more relaxed when you are with other peopleShe loosened up after a couple of glasses of wine.We get the students to loosen up at the start of the course by making them talk about their families. loosen up1. Literally, to become looser, less tight, or less restricting. If those shoes are stiff right now, just give them time—they'll loosen up. 2. To make something looser, less tight, or less restricting. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "loosen" and "up." Thanks, that massage really loosened up my shoulders. I can't seem to loosen the knot up. Loose up your grip a little and your hand won't hurt as much. 3. To relax and act in a less serious manner. Oh, loosen up! It's a party—no one wants to talk about work stuff. 4. To cause one to relax and act in a less serious manner. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "loosen" and "up." My sister is very shy, but for whatever reason, our cousin Sarah always manages to loosen her up. loosen someone or something upto make someone's muscles and joints move more freely by exercising them. The exercise loosened me up quite nicely. It loosened up my legs. I have to do some exercises to loosen myself up. loosen someone upFig. to make someone or a group more relaxed and friendly. I loosened up the audience with a joke. Loosen yourself up. Relax and try to enjoy people. loosen upto become loose or relaxed. Loosen up. Relax. We tried to get Mary to loosen up, but she did not respond. loosen upv. 1. To cause someone or something to become more loose or relaxed: After the big meal, I loosened up my belt. The trainer loosened me up with a massage before the fight. 2. To become more loose or relaxed: The knots loosened up, and the captives worked themselves free. They seemed shy at first, but by the end of the dinner, the guests had really loosened up. |
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