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 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
- 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