get (one's) hopes up



get (one's) hopes up

To become excited at the prospect of something happening. Often used in the negative. Sadie has gotten her hopes up about going to the carnival tonight, so I think she'll be disappointed if we don't go. Don't get your hopes up about seeing Aunt Jen this weekend—I hear she's having car trouble.
See also: get, hope, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jaron (1)-Hebrew
Aureliana-Italian, Ancient Roman
Taavet-Estonian
MarleyMAHR-leeEnglish (Modern)
Sequoiasə-KOI-əEnglish (Rare)
Ufuoma-Western African, Urhobo