up for
idiom
1
informal
: wanting to have or do (something)
I'm up for some Chinese food.
Are you up for watching a movie?
We're going out dancing tonight. Are you up for it?
2
—used to say that someone or something is or will be involved in a particular process and especially one that leads to a decision
His proposal is up for consideration.
She is up for reelection next year.
3
—used to say that something is available to be bought
Our house is up for sale.
items that are up for auction
4
: appearing in a court of law because of being accused of (a crime)
He was up for armed robbery.
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Meanwhile, former Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos was another iconic name up for grabs.
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Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Then, with Ramirez on harmonica and Gries on guitar, the cyclist hit the keys and brought fans into a blend of improv comedy and movie trivia with the occasional prize up for grabs.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
There’s a toothpaste pairing, though Bernhardt’s a Crest girl and Scott appears to prefer Aquafresh (A NWT version of the toothpaste dress is up for sale on Poshmark, by the way).
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Some serious provenance pieces are up for grabs at Joopiter, Pharrell Willliams‘ digital auction site.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
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Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Then, with Ramirez on harmonica and Gries on guitar, the cyclist hit the keys and brought fans into a blend of improv comedy and movie trivia with the occasional prize up for grabs.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
There’s a toothpaste pairing, though Bernhardt’s a Crest girl and Scott appears to prefer Aquafresh (A NWT version of the toothpaste dress is up for sale on Poshmark, by the way).
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Some serious provenance pieces are up for grabs at Joopiter, Pharrell Willliams‘ digital auction site.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Up for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20for. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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