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(^190) Spoken English II
do nothing.
Wind up = close a company because i-rs unprofitable
Example: The company was wound up when the creditors demanded
payment.
Wire up = make electrical connections
Example: She wired her new stereo system up as soon as she got
home.
Wise up = stop being stupid
Example: His supervisor told him to wise up and start following
the rules or else he'd lose his job.
UVrk off = exercise to remove stress or weight
Example: She goes to the gym to work off her anger.
UVrk on = improve or develop
Example: Scientists are working on genetically modified crops and
foods.
Work out = end nicely
Example: Things were going wrong for them but fortunately it all
worked out in the end.
UVrk out = find the answer or solution
Example: I couldn't work out all the answers to the crossword
puzzle.
urap up = cover in paper
Example: They wrapped up the presents then put a ribbon around
them.
urap up = dress warmly
Example: u+ap up carefully or you'll catch your death of cold out-
side in that rain.