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Bepleased Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Try to make story about [take up]

Hi, I am uncertain as to the distance between my understanding and the real meaning of [take up].I make it into story so as to let you tell me correct or not. 1. He has just taken up playing the guitar.the story: He has just taken playing the guitar to his mind and made up all the time. 2. I'll take this matter up with my lawyers. the story: I'll take this matter close up the distance with my lawyers. No one took up my suggestion. the story: No one took my suggestion close up the distance with me. 3. Can I take you up on your offer of a meal?the story: I can't give. Can you do for me?Thank you for your assistance.
  

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bepleased 1. He has just taken up playing the guitar. Correct.

— MalRey

  • bepleased 1.
  • He has just taken up playing the guitar.
  • Correct.
  • Meaning: He has recently started playing the guitar.
  • bepleased 2.
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bepleased1. He has just taken up playing the guitar.
Correct. Meaning: He has recently started playing the guitar.
bepleased2. I'll take this matter up with my lawyers.
Correct. Meaning: I'll consult with my lawyers.
bepleased3. Can I take you up on your offer of a meal?
Correct. Meaning:
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Are the sentences before the "stories" examples you found somewhere, or did you write them yourself? I assumed that you did not write the sentences -- they are correct and natural, but your stories are not.
bepleasedI'll take this matter close up the distance with my lawyers.
I have no idea what you mean by this, or the other "stories."

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