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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Improving or Strengthening

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Up'
to big up
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to praise someone or something a lot and make them seem better than they actually are

Ex: The celebrity's publicist aims to big him up in the media.
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to practice and improve skills or knowledge that one has learned in the past

Ex: She needs to brush her presentation skills up for the important meeting.
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to make something more interesting, exciting, or lively by adding enhancements or creative elements

Ex: She jazzed her outfit up with a statement necklace and colorful shoes
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to improve or raise something to a higher standard or level

Ex: The community is determined level up its infrastructure by investing in new technologies and improving public amenities .
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to man up
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to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

Ex: I know this is tough , but you man up and get through it .
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to be promoted to a better position or job in life

Ex: Last year , moved up from an entry-level position to a senior role in the organization .
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to improve something until it reaches a high level of quality or completeness

Ex: She spent the polishing up on her foreign language skills .
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to prevent a building or a part of it from falling, by putting large pieces of wood or metal under or against it

Ex: They shored the weakened wall up with additional beams.
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to provide someone with the skills necessary to perform a specific job or task effectively

Ex: In today's fast-paced world, individuals need to skill themselves up continuously to stay competitive in their careers.
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to make something more exciting by adding variety or creativity

Ex: spiced up the home decor by incorporating vibrant colors and unique art pieces .
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to make minor improvements or fixes to something, usually by adding a small amount of additional material

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to become stronger and better at handling difficulties

Ex: Overcoming personal struggles can toughen you up for future challenges.
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