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Pick Up – With Respect To

November 3, 2014 by Bret Tutor

Pick Up – With Respect to

Pick Up

Definition: Example:
To understand or to start to understand something. To learn something. He picked up on how to speak English properly through the teachers and lessons on SpeakHut.

Point Out

Definition: Example:
To explain or call attention to someone or something. My teacher was very kind when she pointed out the mistakes that I had made.

Set Up

Definition: Example:
To provide the money for something. The newspaper company provided the money to set up the new travel magazine.
To assemble something. Jack set up the stereo system for me.
To start something new. I am going to set up a new bank account.

Sharp

Definition: Example:
Exactly at that time. I’ll meet you at 9 o’clock sharp. If you’re late, we’ll be in trouble!
Someone who is very smart. Kate is really sharp. She seems to be able to solve any problems.

Show Up

Definition: Example:
To appear, arrive or to be present. What time did your friend show up for the party?

Sleep On It

Definition: Example:
To think about something overnight before making a decision. That sounds like a good deal, but I’d like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision.

Sort Of

Definition: Example:
To be similar to something but not quite the same. Did you finish cleaning the kitchen? Sort of, but not really.

Stick With

Definition: Example:
To continue doing something. To not quit even though it might be hard. The boy has been able to stick with his music lessons since he was a child.

Take it Easy

Definition: Example:
To relax. To not be so serious about something. I don’t have any special plans for the summer. I think I’ll just take it easy.

Take Out

Definition: Example:
To remove something from somewhere. I took out some onions from the refrigerator.

To the Extent That

Definition: Example:
To a certain point or degree. I plan to provide information about the new company policy, to the extent that I am familiar with it.

To Bug

Definition: Example:
To bother someone. Hey, stop tapping your fingers. It’s really bugging me!

Twenty Four by Seven

Definition: Example:
Every minute of every day, all the time. You can access our web site twenty four by seven. It’s very convenient!

Up To

Definition: Example:
To a certain point or approaching a certain point There were probably up to thirty people at the meeting.

Used To

Definition: Example:
Accustomed or familiar with something. My friend is not used to living in such a big city.

With Respect To

Definition: Example:
Referring to something or concerned with something. I do not know what the company will do with respect to the old computer system.
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