English Expression · Intermediate
buoy up
To uplift, hearten, inspire, or raise the spirits of
Pronunciation: say buoy up
Meaning
To uplift, hearten, inspire, or raise the spirits of.
Example
With this training complete, and the crews of his cruisers and destroyers somewhat buoyed up by the experience, he then headed into the seas around Guadalcanal on the 9th[…]
With this training complete, and the crews of his cruisers and destroyers somewhat buoyed up by the experience, he then headed into the seas around Guadalcanal on the 9th[…]
Practice tips
- Practice buoy 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.