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Jeff_999 Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

Get backed up

Man- I have two exams and three papers to get done in the next couple of days.
Woman- How did it get so backed up?

What does the woman mean by saying "get so backed up'? :-s
  

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'In arrears, behind schedule, accumulated by delay'. The same phrase is used of traffic in a traffic jam, or a toilet when it is too full of paper and won't flush down.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'In arrears, behind schedule, accumulated by delay'.
  • The same phrase is used of traffic in a traffic jam, or a toilet when it is too full of paper and won't flush down.
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'In arrears, behind schedule, accumulated by delay'. The same phrase is used of traffic in a traffic jam, or a toilet when it is too full of paper and won't flush down.
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I got it! Thank you Mr. Micawber.

But, three papers might have been put off, I don't think the man can do anything about two exams (since the teacher give out the exam).
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It means that he hasn't studied for the exams, Jeff, so he has a lot of studying to do for them, as well as write the papers. He had better get on the stick!

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Emotion: wink Yes, you're so right. Mr. Micawber. He'd better get on the stick.

Ohhh, wait a minute. What is "get on the stick"? You mean
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'Get on the stick' = 'get busy', 'become responsible'. Don't ask me why; I don't know the origin of that one.
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hehe Thank you!! I see now.
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