Language Variation Quiz: Preposition 'Up'

Quiz: Preposition 'Up'

Which variation of English is associated with each of the following phrasal verbs?

'Suit up' - Get dressed or put on a uniform for an activity or task










'Plough up' - Break the surface of soil










'Gin up' - Boost, increase or exaggerate










'Hang it up' - Retire, quit










'Choose up' - Form groups or teams










'Cough up' - Lose possession of a ball, etc. in a contact sport










'Ginger up' - Make more lively










'Goof up' - Mess, spoil










'Ball up' - Confuse or make things complicated










'Key up' - Make someone excited or nervous