Cheer Up
Phrase
informal way to ask someone what is happening in their life
what's up
Hey Anna, what's up? You're looking sort of sad. Is everything OK?
Hey Anna, what's up? You're looking sort of sad. Is everything OK?
Phrase
informal way to say a relationship or situation is getting more and more difficult
falling apart
I'm not feeling great. My relationship with Max seems to be falling apart. He's always angry with me.
I'm not feeling great. My relationship with Max seems to be falling apart. He's always angry with me.
Phrase
be cheerful in spite of difficulties
look on the bright side
If I look on the bright side, I'd say he still loves me but is really stressed. I think he's actually upset with work, not me.
If I look on the bright side, I'd say he still loves me but is really stressed. I think he's actually upset with work, not me.
Phrase
to make someone feel more cheerful and hopeful
lift your spirits
Maybe it would lift your spirits if we go to the cafe. Do you think a nice cup of hot coffee would make you feel better?
Maybe it would lift your spirits if we go to the cafe. Do you think a nice cup of hot coffee would make you feel better?
Phrase
to continue or endure despite hardship or danger
get through
You are such a good friend. You always think of something wonderful to help me get through hard times.
You are such a good friend. You always think of something wonderful to help me get through hard times.
Phrase
to turn a difficult day into one that feels good
made my day
How nice to talk with you. It's great to sit here and relax outside. You've really made my day.
How nice to talk with you. It's great to sit here and relax outside. You've really made my day.