| Id | ESLPod_0225_WE_0125 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 225 |
| Episode Title | Feeling Homesick |
| Phrase | to be up for (something) |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to be up for (something)" means to be willing to do something: "I'm up for some ice cream. Would anyone like to join me?" The phrase "to be up to (something)" has the same meaning: "If you're up to it, let's go running at 5:30 tomorrow morning." The phrase "to be up to (someone)" means that that person is responsible or will make the decision. For example, "It's up to me to make sure that the children are ready for school each morning." Or, "It's up to him to decide whether we'll work on this project." The phrase "to be up against (something)" means to face problems: "She was up against many problems, but her good attitude kept her from giving up." |
| Topics | Home + Community |
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