lawyer up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To exercise one's right to legal representation; to engage the services of a lawyer.
Register: informal
Examples
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).
Sense 2
To conduct matters in accord with legal formalities or so as to avoid legal risk.
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Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To arrange in a way reflecting legal advice.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lawyer up” mean?
To exercise one's right to legal representation; to engage the services of a lawyer.
Is “lawyer up” formal or informal?
lawyer up is generally informal.