More complex phrasal verbs with UP
Q1. She ___ her childhood in the countryside
GROW UP means mature. Childhoods pass. Adulthood arrives regardless.
Q2. He needs to ___ his act
SHAPE UP means improve behaviour. Standards are expected. Improvement is noted.
Q3. They ___ a fortune on the wedding
SPEND UP means spend completely. Weddings are expensive. Bank accounts weep.
Q4. Please do not ___ lies about me
SPREAD AROUND means circulate information. Truth and lies compete. Reputations hang in balance.
Q5. She ___ the courage to speak
WORK UP means gather gradually. Courage accumulates. Speech commences.