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Language Variation Quiz: Preposition 'Up'

Quiz for Verb: 'To up'

Choose the correct definition for each phrasal verb...

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

'Train up' - Teach someone the specific skills they will need to carry out a job or task

'Kick up' - Cause trouble or pain

'Spiff up' - Make something smart or more presentable

'Shack up' - Live somewhere temporarily

'Give up' - Allow or give away a run while pitching (baseball)

'Muddle up' - Take things that are ordered or sequenced and mess them up

'Duff up' - Beat or hit someone repeatedly

'Square up' - Confront someone or prepare to fight them

'Gee up' - Encourage people to show more enthusiasm or make more effort


 

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