up for
idiom
1
informal
: wanting to have or do (something)
I'm up for some Chinese food.
Are you up for watching a movie?
We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?
2
—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision
His proposal is up for consideration.
She is up for reelection next year.
3
—used to say that something is available to be bought
Our house is up for sale.
items that are up for auction
4
: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)
He was up for armed robbery.
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The Cure was also up for the band’s first Brit Award since 1993.
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
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'Better Man'
The eccentric music biopic/jukebox musical is up for a best visual effects Oscar for its impressive efforts turning British pop star Robbie Williams into an electric, cheeky ape.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
During the back-and-forth, officials and the audience grew exasperated over the myriad items up for debate in what was merely an advisory decision by the commission.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
Light it up for up to 150 hours to make your home smell like a bouquet of fresh flowers.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
Where to watch: Peacock, Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango at Home
'Better Man'
The eccentric music biopic/jukebox musical is up for a best visual effects Oscar for its impressive efforts turning British pop star Robbie Williams into an electric, cheeky ape.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
During the back-and-forth, officials and the audience grew exasperated over the myriad items up for debate in what was merely an advisory decision by the commission.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
Light it up for up to 150 hours to make your home smell like a bouquet of fresh flowers.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Up for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20for. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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