step right up
step right up
1. To move very close to or directly in front of someone, something, or some position. Usually followed by "to someone or something." He stepped right up to the man and told him to back off. You'll need to step right up to the line while getting your photo taken.
2. To come forward in order to do, purchase, or receive something. Usually used as an invitation. Howdy, folks! Step right up and try your hand at our game of skill and chance! We've only got a limited supply, so step right up and get yours today, before it's too late!
See also: right, step, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
step right up
to come right to where the speaker is; to come forward to the person speaking. (Used by people selling things, as at carnival sideshows.) Please step right up and buy a ticket to see the show. Don't be shy! step right up and buy one of these.
See also: right, step, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
step right up
in. come forward and do not be bashful. Step right up and buy a ticket to the greatest show on earth!
See also: right, step, up
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- begin with
- begin with (someone or something)
- be/have done with somebody/something
- be in line with (someone or something)
- better of
- (someone or something) promises well
- bird has flown, the
- beware of
- beware of (someone or something)
- be rough on (someone or something)