cop on

Definitions

1. 1

   Common sense.

   • That eejit has no cop on.
   • While she is right that some cyclists do cycle in a dangerous manner, pedestrians need to have some "cop on" as well.
   • Fixtures' secretary Jimmy Henry refuted the comments. "I wouldn't have got this job if I hadn't some cop on," he said.
2. 2

   To stop behaving immaturely

   To stop behaving immaturely; behave, grow up.

   • You'll get in trouble with the boss if you don't cop on.
   • After a while, though, we matured and copped on.
3. 3

   To come to understand

   To come to understand; twig, cotton on.

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