cheer up
phrasal verb
cheered up; cheering up; cheers up
Definition of cheer up
: to become happier
They cheered up at the mention of her name. Cheer up—things will get better!
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“Cheer up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheer%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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