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Ann225 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Gain up on me

Hi,

Can I use ‘gain up on’ when playing a board game?

“I’ve got nine points and you’ve just increased your score to eight. You’re gaining up on me.”

Thank you.

  

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Ann225 Can I use ‘gain up on’ when playing a board game? Not in the US, anyway. He is gaining on you, no "up".

— Anonymous

  • Ann225 Can I use ‘gain up on’ when playing a board game?
  • Not in the US, anyway.
  • He is gaining on you, no "up".
  • He is also catching up to you.
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Ann225Can I use ‘gain up on’ when playing a board game?

Not in the US, anyway. He is gaining on you, no "up". He is also catching up to you.

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