| Id | ESLPod_1023_WE_1720 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1023 |
| Episode Title | Learning to Act |
| Phrase | up for |
| Text | The phrase "up for," in this podcast, means being considered for or under consideration for: "It's an honor to be up for the award, but it will probably be given to someone else." The phrase "up for sale" means available for purchase: "They're going to put their home up for sale in the spring." The phrase "up for it" means interested and ready to do something: "We're planning to go on a long kayak adventure next weekend. Are you up for it?" The phrase "up to here" is used to express frustration: "I've had it up to here with your complaints!" Finally, the phrase "something is up" means that there is a problem, but one isn't sure what it is: "Heather hasn't been in school for over two weeks. Something is up." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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