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  1. 11-Sep-2008, 12:14 #1
    dilermando
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    Post for trying to keep up

    From Plunging necklines into battle: Fern Britton versus Kelly Brook | Mail Online

    In the sentence below, what does "keep up" mean?

    When you have to sit next to the curvaceous Kelly Brook on the sofa a lady can’t be blamed for trying to keep up.
  2. 11-Sep-2008, 21:18 #2
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    Default Re: for trying to keep up

    Trying to compete; in this case, by wearing a revealing top.
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