Phrasal verb №196
act up
/ækt ʌp/
Meaning
To behave badly or cause problems, especially about children or machines
Example
The child acted up during the long trip.
The child acted up during the long trip.
Examples with the phrasal verb act up
My computer acts up when I try to open the storybook.
My computer acts up when I try to open the storybook.
The printer is acting up again and I am late for class.
The printer is acting up again and I am late for class.
His knee acts up when he runs and he stops to rest.
His knee acts up when he runs and he stops to rest.