TO WRAP SOMETHING UP
21 / 12 / 2011
TO WRAP SOMETHING UP: meaning and examples
Good morning!
Today's expression is: to wrap something (up)
Meaning: to cover something in decorative paper and ribbons or bows, like a gift or a present, for example.
NOTE: Gift wrap* or wrapping paper is decorative paper that we use for wrapping something up.
*To gift wrap is a verb that is commonly used in shops to refer to wrapping up an item.
Example 1:
The parents spent three hours wrapping up toys the night before Christmas.
Example 2:
The shop will wrap presents for a small fee.
Example 3:
We will gift wrap your purchases at no extra cost.
If you are still doing holiday shopping, these words could come in useful for you!
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