Fix up (4)

I think "fixed up" means that they made the house more comfortable before moving. It might mean they cleaned it, put in furniture, things like that. They didn't have to make any major repairs.

"Fix up" can mean that or it can mean someone is going to find someone special (can also be a service or product) for you.
"I will fix you up with my brother."

"Fixed" means they re

Hi,

In your opinion, does fix up have, in (1), any meanings of repair?

Q

I don't think so.

Tung QuocHi,

In your opinion, does fix up have, in (1), any meanings of repair?

Q

[Fix up] something to eat = make a quick meal. - No element of repair.

Your report is too messy. Please [fix it up] and give it to me tomorrow. = clean it up, make it neater, make it presentable. No element of repair.

Th

Hi Goodman,

If you are not messy, please don't comment.

You know, your answers aren't not absolutely right.

Quoc

Tung QuocHi Goodman,

If you are not messy, please don't comment.

You know, your answers aren't not absolutely right.

And you know what, you never say thank you, Tung Quoc.

Tung QuocHi,

In your opinion, does fix up have, in (1), any meanings of repair?

Q

It's possible:

fix up sth or fix sth up

to repair or arrange something [e.g. room, house] in order to improve it or to make it suitable for a particular purpose
Ella had fixed up one of t

Sorry everybody,

Thank you.

Quoc

Tung QuocSorry everybody,

Thank you.

Quoc

Good student. You're wel

Hi Milky,

You wrote:

It's possible

So, in your opinion:

They fixed up the house before they moved in. (1)

= They fixed the house before they moved in. (2)

What is the subtle difference in meaning btw (1) and (2)? In this case, do fix and fix up have the same meaning and are they interchangeable?