Cool MateMeaning of Something's up
A phrase indicating that something unusual or suspicious is occurring.
In simple words: Something is happening or not right.
Something's up in a sentence
- When Jane walked in late, I thought, 'Something's up' with her.
- He seemed nervous at the meeting; I could tell something's up.
- When the kids were unusually quiet, I knew something's up.
- Something's up in the office today; everyone is acting strange.
How to use Something's up
Commonly used in casual conversation. Can imply suspicion or curiosity about an unusual situation. Not used in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine something floating up, making you curious about what's going on.
Related words
Collocations with Something's up
- something's wrong
- something's not right
- something's happening
Synonyms for Something's up
- Something's wrong
- There's a problem
- Something's not right
- Something's amiss
Common mistakes with Something's up
- Using it in overly formal situations.
- Confusing it with 'What's up?' which is a greeting.
- Misunderstanding the tone; it's often light-hearted or teasing.
Something's up appears in
Something's up in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فيه حاجة غلط
فيه حاجة بتحصل أو مش مظبوطة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কিছু একটা হচ্ছে
কিছু একটা হচ্ছে বা ঠিক নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Da ist was los
Irgendetwas passiert oder stimmt nicht.
- SpanishEspañol
Algo pasa
Algo está pasando o no está bien.
- Persianفارسی
یه چیزی هست
یه چیزی در حال اتفاق افتادن یا درست نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Il se passe quelque chose
Il se passe quelque chose ou quelque chose ne va pas.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुछ गड़बड़ है
कुछ हो रहा है या कुछ ठीक नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
C'è qualcosa sotto
Sta succedendo qualcosa o c'è qualcosa che non va.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Tem alguma coisa acontecendo
Algo está acontecendo ou não está certo.
- RussianРусский
Что-то не так
Что-то происходит или не так.
- Urduاردو
کچھ گڑبڑ ہے
کچھ ہو رہا ہے یا کچھ ٹھیک نہیں ہے۔
- Chinese中文
有情况
发生了某事或不对劲。
More chunks like Something's up
- Something's not right
- Give me your coordinates
Request for someone's geographical location expressed as figures.
- Safe landing site
A location designated for an aircraft to land without danger.
- Try and force it down
To attempt to make something happen by forcefully pushing it down.
- He'll know what to do
He will understand the best way to respond or act.
- Know what to do
To have a clear understanding of how to act or respond.
People also search for
- Something's up meaning
- meaning of Something's up
- Something's up definition
- define Something's up
- what does Something's up mean
- Something's up means
- how to use Something's up
Frequently asked questions about Something's up
What does Something's up mean?
Something is happening or not right.
What is the definition of Something's up?
A phrase indicating that something unusual or suspicious is occurring.
How do you use Something's up in a sentence?
When Jane walked in late, I thought, 'Something's up' with her.
Can you give another example of Something's up?
He seemed nervous at the meeting; I could tell something's up.
What are synonyms for Something's up?
Common alternatives include Something's wrong, There's a problem, Something's not right, Something's amiss.
What words go with Something's up?
It commonly pairs with something's wrong, something's not right, something's happening.
What are common mistakes when using Something's up?
Using it in overly formal situations. Confusing it with 'What's up?' which is a greeting. Misunderstanding the tone; it's often light-hearted or teasing.
How do you pronounce Something's up?
US: //ˈsʌmθɪŋz ʌp//, UK: //ˈsʌmθɪŋz ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Something's up formal or informal?
"Something's up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Something's up?
Commonly used in casual conversation. Can imply suspicion or curiosity about an unusual situation. Not used in formal contexts.