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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
Usage of held up
Hi,
Is it appropriate to use held up in a situation like the below one ?
Person A : Could you please come over to my place and help me with something that I not able to solve ?
Person B : Oh , sorry. I would have loved to help but I am very held up with my own work here.
Person B is very busy with his own work and could not afford any time to go and help Person A.
Thanks in Advance,
David Quinn.
Is it appropriate to use held up in a situation like the below one ?
Person A : Could you please come over to my place and help me with something that I not able to solve ?
Person B : Oh , sorry. I would have loved to help but I am very held up with my own work here.
Person B is very busy with his own work and could not afford any time to go and help Person A.
Thanks in Advance,
David Quinn.
Top answer
No. " he said, as he held up the car keys. " B is turning down A's request, so it's not like he's claiming he was on his way and was delayed.
- No.
- " he said, as he held up the car keys.
- " B is turning down A's request, so it's not like he's claiming he was on his way and was delayed.
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No. "Held up" has the following meanings:
- To be supported in proper position: "The wall was held up by the temporary jack."
- To remain in good condition after time: "The movie is twenty years old, but it held up very well."
- To be robbed at gunpoint, such an unfortunate event being called a "holdup."
- To be delayed: "I was held up by traffic
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