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Meaning/Usage
: Telling someone to not be depressed
Explanation
: This is very similar to "cheer up." It can also be used to tell someone not to be negative.
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Lighten up
. Things could be worse.
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Lighten up
. We can go to the movies another day.
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Lighten up
. There will be another chance to play.
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A.
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I'm so upset that we didn't get to go to the game yesterday.
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B.
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Lighten up
. We can go some other time.
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A.
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I know, I just feel bad I had to work.
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B.
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Like I said, it's ok. We can try again next week.
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Other Common Sentences
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Cheer up.
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Don't be so depressed.
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