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TAKE THE QUIZ“up in”
The following 12 entries include the term up in.
go up in flames
phrasego up in smoke
phrase: to be destroyed by or as if by burning
up in arms
phrase: aroused and ready to undertake a fight or conflict
up in the air
phrase: not yet settled
caught up in
idiom: involved in (a difficult or confusing situation)
mix up in
phrasal verb: to cause (someone) to be involved in (a usually dangerous or improper activity or situation)
move up in the world
idiom: to become more wealthy, successful, etc.
rise (up) in revolt
idiom: to fight against a ruler or government
set up in (something)
phrasal verb: to start one's own business
throw one's hands up (in the air)
idiom: to stop an activity or effort and admit that one cannot do anything to make a situation better
tie oneself (up) in knots
idiom: to cause problems for oneself from being too careful, trying too hard, etc.
wrapped up in
idiom: fully involved or interested in (something)
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