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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Up in block up 7 snow up

Hi teachers,

what's the common meaning of 'up' in block up and snow up?

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Hi, what's the common meaning of 'up' in block up The word 'up' is often used this way to add informal emphasis. eg fix up, listen up It doesn't work with all verbs. and snow up ?

— Clive

  • Hi, what's the common meaning of 'up' in block up The word 'up' is often used this way to add informal emphasis.
  • eg fix up, listen up It doesn't work with all verbs.
  • and snow up ?
  • I haven't heard this, and I don't know what it means.
  • Something to do with a lot of snow, I suppose.
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Hi,
what's the common meaning of 'up' in
block up The word 'up' is often used this way to add informal emphasis.
eg fix up, listen up
It doesn't work with all verbs.


and snow up?
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oops, I left out one.

We decided to tile up the old fireplace.

is it possible it means 'completely' & 'finished'?
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Hi again,
oops, I left out one.
We decided to tile up the old fireplace. This does not sound natural. If I had to guess, it sounds like you are blocking up the fireplace completely, using tiles. This is not a likely thing to do. I'd brick up mine.

is it possible it means 'completely'
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