Turn/Crank Something Up To Eleven

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /tɜrn/kræŋk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌp tu ɪˈlɛvn/

Definitions of turn/crank something up to eleven

noun a level of intensity or volume that is higher than usual or expected

Example Sentences

A1 I turned up the volume on the radio to eleven.

A2 She cranked up the heat in the car to eleven.

B1 The guitarist turned his amp up to eleven for the concert.

B2 The chef cranked up the spice level in the dish to eleven.

C1 The director turned up the intensity of the scene to eleven for maximum impact.

C2 The artist cranked up the creativity in their latest project to eleven.

verb to increase something to the highest level or intensity

Example Sentences

A1 I turned up the volume on the radio to eleven.

A2 She cranked up the heat in the car to eleven.

B1 The band turned their amps up to eleven for the concert.

B2 He cranked up the speed on the treadmill to eleven for his workout.

C1 The chef turned up the spice level in the dish to eleven for extra flavor.

C2 The engineer cranked up the power output of the engine to eleven for maximum performance.

Examples of turn/crank something up to eleven in a Sentence

formal In order to achieve optimal performance, it is recommended to turn the volume up to eleven on the amplifier.

informal Let's crank up the music to eleven and have a great time at the party!

slang I love this song so much, let's crank it up to eleven and jam out!

figurative When facing a challenge, sometimes you have to turn your determination up to eleven to overcome it.

Grammatical Forms of turn/crank something up to eleven

past tense

turned up to eleven

plural

turn/crank something up to eleven

comparative

turns/cranks something up to eleven more than

superlative

turns/cranks something up to eleven the most

present tense

turns/cranks something up to eleven

future tense

will turn/crank something up to eleven

perfect tense

has turned/cranked something up to eleven

continuous tense

is turning/cranking something up to eleven

singular

turn/crank something up to eleven

positive degree

turn/crank something up to eleven

infinitive

to turn/crank something up to eleven

gerund

turning/cranking something up to eleven

participle

turned/cranked up to eleven

Origin and Evolution of turn/crank something up to eleven

First Known Use: 1984 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'turn/crank something up to eleven' originated from the 1984 mockumentary film 'This Is Spinal Tap' directed by Rob Reiner.
Evolution of the word: The phrase 'turn/crank something up to eleven' has evolved to mean pushing something to its maximum or extreme level, often used humorously or metaphorically in various contexts.