smarten up
Example Sentences
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“They’re just so good on the power play. So let’s just smarten up in that area.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024
“I would like to see people smarten up so that we don’t have to have a mandate in the first place,” she said.
From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2021
One of the Smart Lock Pro’s helpful features is that it works with your existing deadbolt, minimizing the amount of work required to smarten up the entry of your home.
From The Verge • Sep. 27, 2021
MPs have been told to smarten up their clothing when they return from summer recess to the Commons next week.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2021
"We could smarten up a bit and then go-" "We ought to take spears," said Sam.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
