Id | ESLPod_0819_WE_1312 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 819 |
Episode Title | Athletes Behaving Badly |
Phrase | to get up to |
Text | The phrase "to get up to," in this podcast, means to become involved in something, especially something bad that one should not be doing: "What did you two get up to while your parents were out of town last weekend?" The phrase "get-up-and-go" refers to one's energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for doing something: "We're looking for a candidate with a lot of get-up-and-go who can do the job without a lot of help." The phrase "to get (someone) up" means to wake someone and make him or her get out of bed: "If I didn't get Carla up, she would sleep until noon." Finally, the phrase "to get up" can mean to stand up: "It's a beautiful day! We should get up and go outside." |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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