to perk up

And house prices are unlikely to perk up for long if unemployment continues to rise, as it is likely to do over the coming months.

For several days our dog lay in a corner, listless and inactive, but this morning he began to perk up.

Still, Wall Street expects the economy to perk up in coming months as those special factors begin to fade.

And similarly, Arthur Kinsella, once he was in here, seemed to perk up and take heart of his present glory.

One of the sheep continued listless and inactive for days, but began to perk up this morning.

However, as the overhang of excess capacity and debt has disappeared, capital spending is now starting to perk up across Asia.

For mashed potatoes, Nelson suggested mixing in chicken broth, herbs or roasted garlic to perk up the flavor instead of adding in butter.

low interest rates do less to perk up the economy when housing markets are depressed.

In the short term some of the old ways to perk up your share price now seem suicidal.

This new system is sure to perk up the ears of gamers and thrill enthusiasts the world over.

Jack Wallen explains the first steps he takes to perk up a sluggish system.

The improving labor market tone has helped consumer confidence to perk up slightly.

So Mr Serra's ratings ought to perk up again once he starts campaigning.

Local opera to perk up the workers - They share the same reason for staying in the village.

If you shine a bright light in your face before bed you're telling your body it's time to perk up and be alert.

These easy ways to perk up help you take charge and feeling more confident to face whatever the day may bring.

It will take longer still for the broader Spanish economy to perk up.

Romantically, once you pass May 16 things should immediately begin to perk up.

You need a Bright red scarf to perk up that grey suit.

In other words, there's a lot that could be done to perk up our sagging confidence.

Top cooks reveal how to perk up your children's packed lunches.