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The following 4 entries include the term something up.
chalk (something) up to
phrase: to explain (something) by stating its cause : to say that (something) was caused by (something)
give (something) up as a bad job
phrase: to stop trying to do something because it cannot be done
have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
phrase: to have/keep a secret method, trick, etc., that one can use when it is needed
pack (something) up
phrase: to gather (things) together and place them in a case, holder, etc.
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