cop on
"Cop on" is a common idiom in Irish English, often used to advise someone to gain awareness or maturity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, Irish English)To gain awareness or common sense.
Example
- You need to cop on and start taking responsibility for your actions.
B2Behavior
(informal, Irish English)To stop acting immaturely and behave more responsibly.
Example
- It's time to cop on and stop fooling around.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cop on":
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