acting up
Example Sentences
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The black flies are not the only troublesome creature acting up during the unseasonably warm weather.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
That shank was a shocker, and perhaps more concerning was Woods saying his back was acting up int the final hour, leading to the shank.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024
Moody said the injury started acting up two weeks ago and he is “slowly working back into it.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023
What that means is when they start acting up, simply say, "I'll talk about this when you're calmer," and then pick up and leave, allowing them to have the last word.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2023
She made me real nervous—but she also kept Lice Peeking from acting up.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
