look alive look alive {v.} Act lively; be quick; wake up and work; be busy; hurry. — Often used as a command. "Look alive there," the boss called. Categories: add yours {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: L Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment