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Stephenlearner Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference between tidy up and put away?

Hi,

I know they are similar, but what are their differences?

Can they be followed by the same objects?

We can say "tidy up the room", but put away the room is wrong.

We can say "put away the toys", but can we say "tidy up the toys"?

Thanks very much
Stephen
  

Top answer

You have the idea: tidy up a space (which may not involve putting anything away) and put away an object. 'Tidy up the toys' would mean to wash them, I think.

— Mister Micawber

  • You have the idea: tidy up a space (which may not involve putting anything away) and put away an object.
  • 'Tidy up the toys' would mean to wash them, I think.
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You have the idea: tidy up a space (which may not involve putting anything away) and put away an object. 'Tidy up the toys' would mean to wash them, I think.
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