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TAKE THE QUIZ“up to the”
The following 3 entries include the term up to the.
step up to the plate
idiomatic phrase: to move into position next to home plate in order to bat —often used figuratively in U.S. English to refer to showing readiness to meet a challenge (as by increased effort or improved performance)
up-to-the-minute
adjective: extending up to the immediate present : including the very latest information
up to the mark
idiom: up to the usual standard of performance, quality, etc. : as good as usual —usually used in negative statements
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