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Phrase Eslpod Means Lot Athletes Behaving Badly Podcast

Id ESLPod_0819_WE_1312
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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