goose up
goose up
To cause something to become stronger or more intense. A noun or pronoun can be used between "goose" and "up." Based on how loud it is, it sounds like he really goosed up his car engine. This sauce is just so bland—what spice can we add to goose it up?
See also: goose, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
goose up
v.
To improve the performance of something; make something more intense, powerful, or remarkable: Goose up the engine and we'll be on our way. You could goose the pie up with some nutmeg.
See also: goose, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- adapt (something) to (something)
- adapt to
- involve with
- involve with (someone or something)
- involved with
- arrange for
- arrange for some time
- arrange some music for
- back into
- back into (someone or something)