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act up carry on

Misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way WordNet 3.0

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Misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

To misbehave; to cause trouble. Wiktionary

To misbehave, cause trouble. Wiktionary (translation)

To act or behave; especially to misbehave so as to attract attention. Wiktionary

The children acted up when they were not bored WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

My allergies act up during hay fever season. Wiktionary

Children may act up in class in an effort to get attention. Wiktionary

I really wish you wouldn't carry on like that in public! Wiktionary

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act up, carry on

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act up, carry on

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