11122 Spoken English II
Be shagged out = be exhausted
Example: We were completely shagged out after we'd carried the
suitcases downstairs.
Be snowed under = have too much work
Example: We're completely snowed under at work because it's the
end of the tax year.
Be taken aback = be shocked or surprised
Example: I was taken aback when I saw him because he's lost all
his hair.
Be up = be out of bed
Example: She's not up yet.
Be up = have increased or risen
Example: The company's profits are up by fifteen percent.
Be up = when the time for something finishes or expires
Example: Time's up, please finish your drinks and leave.
Be up to = be good enough
Example: He's not up to the job. Get someone else.
Be up to = doing something naughty or wrong
Example: What are those kids up to?
Beat down = strong sunshine
Example: The sun was really beating down and we couldn't stay
outdoors.
Beat up = attack violently
Example: The mugger beat him up and stole his wallet.
Bed down = sleep somewhere less comfortable than normal
Example: We had to bed down on the floor for the night.
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