Trick up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "trick up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-05-01 09:05

Meaning of Trick up

Trick up phrase

To make something/someone more visually attractive by decorating them with fancy, appealing, or extravagant clothing, ornaments, equipment, etc.

 

Everyone is busy tricking up the house for the party tonight.

I tricked my son and daughter up before taking a photo of them.

On my first date, I tricked up my wrist with a luxurious watch.

You should spend that money to repair its engine instead of just tricking it up.

Other phrases about:

spin (somebody) a yarn, tale, etc.

To try to make someone believe a long and untrue story

trick out

To get dressed up.

Grammar and Usage of Trick up

Verb Forms

  • tricked up
  • tricking up

The verb "trick" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Trick up

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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