Cool MateMeaning of Up they go
A phrase indicating something or someone is ascending.
In simple words: They are going up.
Up they go in a sentence
- Look at the kites, up they go into the air!
- The birds took off, and up they go, soaring high.
- When the lights turned green, up they go, starting their journey.
How to use Up they go
Used to indicate someone or something is rising or being lifted. More common in spoken English and informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a balloon floating higher into the sky—'up they go!'
Related words
Collocations with Up they go
- up they go!
- up and away
- up they went
Synonyms for Up they go
- they ascend
- they rise
- they go upward
Common mistakes with Up they go
- Learners may confuse it with 'up they went' (past tense)
- Mixing it with phrases like 'here they come' or 'down they go'
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Frequently asked questions about Up they go
What does Up they go mean?
They are going up.
What is the definition of Up they go?
A phrase indicating something or someone is ascending.
How do you use Up they go in a sentence?
Look at the kites, up they go into the air!
Can you give another example of Up they go?
The birds took off, and up they go, soaring high.
What are synonyms for Up they go?
Common alternatives include they ascend, they rise, they go upward.
What words go with Up they go?
It commonly pairs with up they go!, up and away, up they went.
What are common mistakes when using Up they go?
Learners may confuse it with 'up they went' (past tense) Mixing it with phrases like 'here they come' or 'down they go'
How do you pronounce Up they go?
US: //ʌp ðeɪ ɡoʊ//, UK: //ʌp ðeɪ ɡəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Up they go?
Used to indicate someone or something is rising or being lifted. More common in spoken English and informal contexts.