つけ上がる

つけあがる

Also written 付け上がる, 付け上る, 付上がる

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky

Kanji

• 上 up. Read as あがる.

Example sentences

• 親切にしてやればつけあがる。
  Give him an inch and he'll take a yard.
• 調子に乗ってつけ上がるんじゃないよ。
  Don't push your luck.
• 甘やかすからつけあがるんだ。
  They take advantage of you because you spoil them.

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