Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Consuming or Cutting

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to chop up [verb]

to cut something into smaller pieces

Ex: We need to chop up the chicken before adding it to the curry .

to cut up [verb]

to slice something into smaller parts

Ex: She cut up the old t-shirt and turn it into a collection of cleaning rags .

to drink up [verb]

to consume the entire contents of a glass, bottle, or other container that holds a beverage

Ex: At the party , everyone was encouraged to grab a cup and drink up in celebration .

to eat up [verb]

to consume completely, especially in reference to food

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to fill up [verb]

to eat until one is completely satisfied

Ex: After the long hike , we were ravenous and decided to fill up on a hearty meal .

to finish up [verb]

to consume all of the food or drink that one is eating or drinking

Ex: The meal was so delicious that I finished up every last bite on my plate .

to gobble up [verb]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often with little regard to manners or etiquette

Ex: The dog gobbled up his dinner in seconds .

to slice up [verb]

to cut something into slices

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to use up [verb]

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

Ex: The construction crew used up all the cement for the foundation .

Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up'
Interacting or Documenting	Increasing or Decreasing	Causing or Expressing a Feeling	Creating or Making
Moving or Positioning	Stopping, Finishing, or Delaying	Cleaning or Separating	Giving or Gathering
Improving or Strengthening	Messing Things or Causing Problems	Harming, Criticizing, or Stealing	Starting or Emerging
Adding or Filling	Paying, Assessing, or Checking	Facing, Allowing, or Restricting	Sleeping, Protecting, or Connecting
Styling, Barfing, or Discovering	Becoming	Consuming or Cutting	Reaching or Elevating
Securing, Confining, or Hiding	Others