The phrase "were up and about" refers to someone who is awake and active, usually after a period of rest. Antonyms for this phrase would be "asleep and inactive" or "resting and still." These antonyms suggest that the person is not engaged in any physical activity or is in a state of relaxation. The opposite of being "up and about" would be to be in a state of inactivity or lethargy. This phrase is often used to describe someone who has recovered from an illness or injury and is now able to be active again.

What are the antonyms for Were up and about?

• v.

  • stir
  • calm
  ,
  • deaden
  ,
  • discourage
  ,
  • go to sleep
  ,
  • laze
  ,
  • leave alone
  ,
  • rest
  ,
  • wait
  .

Famous quotes with Were up and about

• Dark and deserted as it was, the night was full of small noises, song and chatter and rustling, telling of the busy little population who were up and about, plying their trades and vocations through the night till sunshine should fall on them at last and send them off to their well-earned repose. The water's own noises, too, were more apparent than by day, its gurglings and 'cloops' more unexpected and near at hand; and constantly they started at what seemed a sudden clear call from an actual articulate voice.

  Kenneth Grahame

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