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look alive
01
used to tell someone to act quickly or get moving
Examples
We need to finish this project by noon, so everyone, look alive!
02
used as a friendly or humorous way to tell someone to be more energetic or attentive
Idiom
Informal
Examples
Come on, sleepyhead, it's time to get up and look alive!
to look alive
01
used to tell someone to remain attentive, focused, or aware
Examples
Walking through the dark alley, she knew it was essential to look alive and stay aware of her surroundings.
