lace up one's shoes — to fasten shoes by pulling the laces through the eyelets and tying them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to fasten shoes by pulling the laces through the eyelets and tying them
Pronunciation (IPA): /leɪs ʌp wʌnz ʃuːz/
Example Sentences
- Mom always told us to lace up our shoes properly, or we'd trip over our own feet like cartoon characters.
- The soldier laced up his combat boots with military precision.
- I forgot to lace up my shoes and spent the whole day looking like a rebellious teenager from the 90s.
lace up one's shoes
NOUN[/leɪs ʌp wʌnz ʃuːz/]
to fasten shoes by pulling the laces through the eyelets and tying them
He pauses on the park bench to lace up his shoes before the morning run.
Lace up your shoes, brace up your courage, and face up to the challenge!
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“Mom always told us to lace up our shoes properly, or we'd trip over our own feet like cartoon characters.”
“The soldier laced up his combat boots with military precision.”
“I forgot to lace up my shoes and spent the whole day looking like a rebellious teenager from the 90s.”
“Before the big game, each player carefully laced up their cleats.”
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