get up in someone's face
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Meaning · English
To dramatically confront or initiate an argument with someone.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
After he called me that, I couldn't help myself from getting up in his face.
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 “get up in someone's face” mean?
To dramatically confront or initiate an argument with someone.
Is “get up in someone's face” formal or informal?
get up in someone's face is generally slang.