get up to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To do something, especially something that is forbidden or improper.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Làm một việc gì đó, đặc biệt là một việc bị cấm hoặc không đúng
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Recently he's been getting up to all sorts of mischief.
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 to” mean?
To do something, especially something that is forbidden or improper.
Is “get up to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.