PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: 'TRIP UP'
06 / 02 / 2015
PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: 'TRIP UP': meaning and examples
Welcome back to the Daily Vitamin and the last post of the week!
For today's Phrasal Verb Friday, we are looking at the term TO TRIP SOMEONE UP.
Definition 1: to confuse someone.
Example 1: His question about taxes tripped up the Mayor.
Example 2: The test was easy, but question #6 really tripped me up. I don't remember studying that topic.
In these cases, the phrasal verb is SEPARABLE and TRANSITIVE. However, there is a non-transitive version of this verb.
Definition 2: to make a mistake.
Example 3: Did you hear his answer? He really tripped up.
Example 4: I did well on the CAE Speaking Test, but I tripped up on the Listening.
In these cases, the phrasal verb is NON-SEPARABLE and INTRANSITIVE.
I hope nothing tripped you up this week, and that you have a great weekend.
See you next week with more lessons!
For today's Phrasal Verb Friday, we are looking at the term TO TRIP SOMEONE UP.
Definition 1: to confuse someone.
Example 1: His question about taxes tripped up the Mayor.
Example 2: The test was easy, but question #6 really tripped me up. I don't remember studying that topic.
In these cases, the phrasal verb is SEPARABLE and TRANSITIVE. However, there is a non-transitive version of this verb.
Definition 2: to make a mistake.
Example 3: Did you hear his answer? He really tripped up.
Example 4: I did well on the CAE Speaking Test, but I tripped up on the Listening.
In these cases, the phrasal verb is NON-SEPARABLE and INTRANSITIVE.
I hope nothing tripped you up this week, and that you have a great weekend.
See you next week with more lessons!
