build yourself up to something

build yourself up to something
ˌbuild ˈup to sth | ˌbuild yourself ˈup to sth derived
to prepare for a particular moment or event

Build yourself up to peak performance on the day of the exam.

If you are building up to a competition you may wish to increase your fitness and endurance.

related noun build-up (2)
Main entry:buildderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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