look alive

look alive

To hurry up and get moving. Often used as an imperative. The movie is starting in 15 minutes. Look alive! You'd better look alive if you're going to catch your bus.See also: alive, look

Look alive!

Act alert and responsive! "Come on, Fred! Get moving! Look alive!" shouted the coach, who was not happy with Fred's performance. Bill: Look alive, Bob! Bob: I'm doing the best I can.See also: look

look alive

Act lively, hurry up, as in Look alive! This job has to be finished today. This phrase, often used as an imperative, today is more common in Britain than in America. [Mid-1800s] See also: alive, look

Look alive!

exclam. Move faster!; Look and act alert! There’s work to be done! Look alive! See also: look