up for (something)

up for (something)

1. Ready and willing to do something Sure, I'm up for going to the mall. I'm a little busy right now, but your brother is probably up for a game of basketball. Dr. Stephen will be up for tenure at the end of this term.
2. Slated for a potential change in one's official status. The boss said I might be up for a promotion after the next quarter. Nicky's been on his best behavior since he's up for parole next year.
See also: up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*up for something

 
1. Fig.[of someone] mentally ready for something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; get oneself ~.) The team is up for the game tonight. We are all up for the contest.
2. Sl. agreeable to something. (*Typically: be ~.) I'm up for a pizza. Anybody want to chip in? Who's up for a swim?
See also: up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

up for it

ready to take part in a particular activity. informal
2003 Observer If the chance ever arose to do my singing and play football for Southampton, I'd be well up for it.
See also: up
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

up for something


1 on offer for something: The house is up for sale.
2 being considered for something, especially as a candidate: Two candidates are up for election.
3 willing to take part in a particular activity: We’re going clubbing tonight. Are you up for it?
See also: something, up
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

up for something

mod. agreeable to something. I’m up for a pizza. Anybody want to chip in?
See also: something, up
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be more than (something)
  • be more than glad, ready, etc.
  • be in it for
  • be out of (one's) head
  • be at a disadvantage
  • a busy bee
  • at a disadvantage