Get it up

phrasal verb

To be able to achieve an erect penis.

He needed some medication to help him get it up.
Visual representation of "get it up" - to be able to achieve an erect penis

Often appears as...

  • can't get it up
  • struggle to get it up

Usage tips

Slang, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To muster or gather (often related to courage or nerve).

I couldn't get it up to tell her how I felt.
Visual representation of "get it up" - to muster or gather (often related to courage or nerve)

Often appears as...

  • get it up to confess
  • get it up to confront

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrasal verb

To lift or raise something.

We need to get it up on the shelf.
Visual representation of "get it up" - to lift or raise something

Often appears as...

  • get it up on the table
  • get it up on the platform
phrasal verb

To be able to achieve an erect penis.

He needed some medication to help him get it up.
Visual representation of "get it up" - to be able to achieve an erect penis

Often appears as...

  • can't get it up
  • struggle to get it up

Usage tips

Slang, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To muster or gather (often related to courage or nerve).

I couldn't get it up to tell her how I felt.
Visual representation of "get it up" - to muster or gather (often related to courage or nerve)

Often appears as...

  • get it up to confess
  • get it up to confront

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrasal verb

To lift or raise something.

We need to get it up on the shelf.
Visual representation of "get it up" - to lift or raise something

Often appears as...

  • get it up on the table
  • get it up on the platform
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Visual representation of "get it up"
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Colloquial and Sensitive

Often used in private, intimate settings; avoid in formal or public conversations due to sensitive subject matter.

Illustration for Colloquial and Sensitive
He joked about needing help to get it up.
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Cultural Slang

Recognize as slang and be aware not all cultures may understand or find it appropriate.

Illustration for Cultural Slang
In some movies, they make light of men's struggles to get it up.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Colloquial and Sensitive

Often used in private, intimate settings; avoid in formal or public conversations due to sensitive subject matter.

Illustration for Colloquial and Sensitive
He joked about needing help to get it up.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Cultural Slang

Recognize as slang and be aware not all cultures may understand or find it appropriate.

Illustration for Cultural Slang
In some movies, they make light of men's struggles to get it up.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Colloquial and Sensitive

Often used in private, intimate settings; avoid in formal or public conversations due to sensitive subject matter.

Illustration for Colloquial and Sensitive
He joked about needing help to get it up.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Cultural Slang

Recognize as slang and be aware not all cultures may understand or find it appropriate.

Illustration for Cultural Slang
In some movies, they make light of men's struggles to get it up.
Visual representation of the word "Get it up"

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