act up
/ækt ˈʌp/ verb- To misbehave; to cause trouble. · My allergies act up during hay fever season.· Children may act up in class in an effort to get attention.
- To perform the duties of an appointment senior to that actually held; to deputise for a superior. · Acting up is always recommended when you find yourself under a new boss.
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