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Bring up Introduce/mention it in a conversation I don’t want to hear anymore this issue. Please don´t bring it up again.
Come up Be introduced in a conversation (new topic) Some interesting issues came up in our discussion again.
Come up with Produce an idea Sarah is very creative. She always comes up with new ideas
Make up Invent something that is not true What Kevin told you about himself wasn´t true. He made it all up.
Cheer (sb) up Be happier// make somebody feel happier You look so sad. Cheer up!!
Save up Save money to buy something Dan is saving up for a trip around the world.
Clear up Become bright (for weather) It was raining when I got up, but it cleared up during this morning.
Tear up Tear into pieces I didn´t read the letter. I just tore it up and threw it away
Fix up Repair and improve it I love how you have fixed up this room. It looks so much nicer.
Hold up Delay (a person, a plan, etc) Don’t wait for me I don’t want to hold you up.
Mix up You think one is the other The 2 brothers look very similar. Many people mix them up.
Put up Support
II) Complete the sentences. Each time use a verb (in the correct form) + up. Sometimes you will
need other words as well.
1. I love how you have _______Fixed up______________ this room. It looks so much nicer.
2. The ship _______blew up______________ and sank. The cause of the explosion was never discovered.
3. Two men have been arrested after a man was _______beating up______________ outside a restaurant last
night. The injured man was taken to the hospital.
6. The weather is terrible this morning. Isn´t it? I hope it ________clears up_____________ later.
7. I wanted to call Chris, but I dialed Laura´s number by mistake. I got their phone numbers _________mixed
up____________.