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Meantolearn Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

fixer upper vs. fixed up

"They've seen a number of houses from fixer uppers to all fixed up."

1. fixer upper - House that needs repair and remodeling and sells at a below market price. I'm wondering why it is so named? Does anybody know?

2. What does 'all fixed up' mean?

Thanks,

  

Top answer

A fixer-upper needs work done-- it needs to be fixed up (= completely repaired) by a fixer-upper (a person who repairs things). 'All fixed up' means the repair work has already been completed.

— Mister Micawber

  • A fixer-upper needs work done-- it needs to be fixed up (= completely repaired) by a fixer-upper (a person who repairs things).
  • 'All fixed up' means the repair work has already been completed.
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A fixer-upper needs work done-- it needs to be fixed up (= completely repaired) by a fixer-upper (a person who repairs things). 'All fixed up' means the repair work has already been completed.
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Thanks, Mr.M..

Is that you, the photo?
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That's me... in the late 60s.
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Can we call a house a 'fixer'? What does it mean if we can?

Thanks,
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I wouldn't, but if it is used, it would just be a short form of 'fixer-upper'-- a house that needs considerable repair work.
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