sober up

/ˌsoʊbər əp/
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Other forms: sobered up; sobering up; sobers up

Definitions of sober up
  1. verb
    become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
    synonyms: sober
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    type of:
    become, get, go, wax
    enter or assume a certain state or condition
  2. verb
    become more realistic
    synonyms: sober
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    type of:
    become, get, go, wax
    enter or assume a certain state or condition
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