something's up

A form of something is up — Something off-putting or suspicious is in the air.

Meanings

phrase
  1. alternativeAlternative form of something is up.
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APA

something's up. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/something's%20up

MLA

“something's up.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/something's%20up. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “something's up,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/something's%20up.

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