be there and be square
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Meaning · English
Used to encourage someone to visit a place typically associated with niche or intellectually focused interests.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Khuyến khích ai đó tham gia hoạt động đặc biệt
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Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
All nerds welcome. Be there... and be square.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “be there and be square” mean?
Used to encourage someone to visit a place typically associated with niche or intellectually focused interests.
Is “be there and be square” formal or informal?
be there and be square is generally humorous, slang.