put up dukes



put up one's dukes

Fig. to be prepared to fight. He's telling you to put up your dukes. Put up your dukes and be a man!
See also: duke, put, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gennadiyagye-NAH-dee-yah, gee-NAH-dee-yahRussian
Evita-Spanish
MurphyMUR-feeIrish, English
Sothy-Khmer
Azaleaə-ZAY-lee-ə, ə-ZAYL-yəEnglish (Rare)
GayelordGAY-lordEnglish (Rare)