Question 1

What does "woman up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To show courage, toughness, or decisiveness in a difficult situation — used as a gender-conscious alternative to 'man up'.

Question 2

How do you use "woman up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

It's time to woman up and ask for that pay rise you've been putting off for months.

Question 3

Is "woman up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"woman up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. A relatively recent phrase that emerged as a deliberate counter to the gendered phrase 'man up'. Used both seriously (to encourage women to be assertive) and humorously (to mock the sexist assumption that courage is male). More common in American English. Sometimes used by any gender to challenge the norms behind 'man up'.

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