English · Phrasal verb Attested

limber up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To stretch one's muscles to make them more limber, usually as a preparation for physical exercise.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Duỗi cơ để chuẩn bị tập thể dục

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The swimmer limbered up for a few minutes before the final.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make (someone or something) more limber or flexible.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho ai hoặc cái gì linh hoạt hơn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To prepare; to make oneself ready.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuẩn bị, làm cho sẵn sàng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “limber up” mean?

To stretch one's muscles to make them more limber, usually as a preparation for physical exercise.

Is “limber up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.