Hello,
In Ireland, "cop on" is an expression often used meaning wise up and get some common sense.
It's most often heard if someone is behaving irrationally and/or immaturely.
"Would you ever cop yourself on and stop behaving like a child" is a frequent example. Here's another from a prominent Irish newspaper.
However, I don't think anyone outside of Ireland would understand the term. Therefore I'm looking for an American English equivalent. I suppose wise up is one possibility but I don't think it has the all-encompassing reach (or forcefulness) of cop on. Any ideas?
In Ireland, "cop on" is an expression often used meaning wise up and get some common sense.
It's most often heard if someone is behaving irrationally and/or immaturely.
"Would you ever cop yourself on and stop behaving like a child" is a frequent example. Here's another from a prominent Irish newspaper.
However, I don't think anyone outside of Ireland would understand the term. Therefore I'm looking for an American English equivalent. I suppose wise up is one possibility but I don't think it has the all-encompassing reach (or forcefulness) of cop on. Any ideas?