English Expression · Intermediate
belly up
To gather close, or approach eagerly or assertively, as a bar for ordering alcoholic drinks
Pronunciation: say belly up
Meaning
To gather close, or approach eagerly or assertively, as a bar for ordering alcoholic drinks.
Example
He bellied up to the bar as soon as he saw a free stool.
He bellied up to the bar as soon as he saw a free stool.
Practice tips
- Practice belly up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.