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Idiom: Act Up

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To misbehave; to cause trouble.

Example: "My allergies act up during hay fever season."

Example: "Children may act up in class in an effort to get attention."

To perform the duties of an appointment senior to that actually held; to deputise for a superior. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

Example: "Acting up is always recommended when you find yourself under a new boss."

Example Sentences

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I can't concentrate when my allergies act up.

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