| Id | ESLPod_1227_WE_2126 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1227 |
| Episode Title | Altering Clothing |
| Phrase | to take up |
| Text | The phrase "to take up," in this podcast, means to decrease the length of something so that it does not hang as low, by folding additional fabric under and sewing it in place: "Please take up these pants so that I don't trip over them." The phrase "to take up" also means to try a new activity or adopt a new hobby: "Have you thought about taking up weight lifting?" The phrase "to take after (someone)" means to resemble or appear similar to an older relative: "Wow, Mariah really takes after her mother. They almost look like sisters!" Finally, the phrase "to take over" means to take control of something: "Nobody expected the new employee to take over the project so quickly." |
| Topics | Business | Clothing + Grooming |
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