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"Send up" means to trick or make fun of someone, often by imitating them in an exaggerated way.

O verbo "send up" significa enganar ou zombar de alguém, muitas vezes por imitação exagerada.

Phrasal Verb send up
Definition to trick or make fun of someone (often by imitating them in an exaggerated way)
Examples - John's always sending up the boss. I'm sure he'll get the sack if she ever finds out.
- Are you trying to send me up? - No, I'm being deadly serious!

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