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Meaning: to have an evil plan
Example: The children can be up to no good cooped up in that attic together for two hours. You must go up and check. Read more ➺
Meaning: good times and bad times
Example: Every relationship has its ups and downs. It is important to stick it out. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be annoyed by someone
Example: My sister really knows how to wind me up. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be good enough
Example: Your exam results this term were not up to the mark. Read more ➺
Meaning: to disconnect a phone call. It is often used when someone does not want to continue a conversation
Example: If you do not stop complaining then I will hang up on you. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop trying to figure something out
Example: John was so tired of trying to fix the stove that he decided to give up and phone an electrician. Read more ➺
Meaning: raise your voice
Example: Can you speak up because those at the back can barely hear you? Read more ➺
Meaning: another way to ask someone, what are you doing?
Example: Seeing me going from room to room with no apparent method, my friend couldn't help but ask what I was up to. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have an important standing in society
Example: With the way he barked orders at the workers, everyone got the impression that he is high up in the company. Read more ➺
Meaning: not go to sleep
Example: Mom made sure we stayed up to welcome our dad home after months of him being on military tour. Read more ➺