surf's up

phrase — 2 senses

surf's up

phrase

Etymology Originally used in surfing to say there are good waves for surfing and one should get ready to ride them. This likely resulted in the later idiomatic use: to get ready for something.

1

A phrase used in surfing when a nearby wave is passing.

2

Idiomatic It's time (to do something).

  • Yo, Harold! Surf's up! Those cars aren't going to wash themselves!

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