Question by Brieanne: Could the phrase “cheer someone up” mean to dress them up as a cheerleader?
Suppose someone asks me to cheer my brother up. Could that mean to dress him up as a cheerleader, like make him put on my cheerleading uniform?
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Answer by Annefromantrim
No it means make him happy
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Get real. It means make them feel better.
It could. It could also mean all your cheer leader buddies could do a cheer for him. He might like that better.
Doubtful, unless someone is indulging in a bit of wordplay.
YES!
Or it could mean to imagine your boss playing the triangle whilst in his underpants. That would cheer me up!
Yes, and you should put glitter in his hair and paint his toenails.
That’s what I thought it meant. I know if you dressed me up in your cheerleading uniform, it would “cheer me up.” If you do decide to do this to your brother, make sure not to forget the pantyhose and bodysuit!
yes of course. I put on a cheerleader uniform every time I need some cheering up
I’ve never heard it used that way, but yes, as sqlguy says, it could be a creative kind of play on words.