start up on
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Meaning · English
To begin again at criticizing (someone or something).
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Don't start up on me about that again!
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 “start up on” mean?
To begin again at criticizing (someone or something).
Is “start up on” formal or informal?
start up on is generally informal.