| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| up to par |
good enough to pass, up to a standard
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This woodwork is not up to par. It's below our standard.
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| up to scratch |
good enough, up to par
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The cloth in these jeans is poor quality. It's not up to scratch.
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| up to snuff |
good quality, measure up
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We expect quality photographs - every picture must be up to snuff.
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| up to something |
trying to make a deal, planning a joke
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David is up to something. He has a look of mischief in his eye.
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| up to speed |
at normal speed, feeling healthy again
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Tim's recovered from his surgery but he's not up to speed yet.
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| up to you |
your choice, your decision
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Whether you go or stay is up to you. It's your decision.
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| up with |
support it, this is good
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Millie was waving a flag and shouting, "Up with fluoride!"
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| up your alley |
what you like to do, what interests you
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Sewing - that's right up your alley. It's one of your hobbies.
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| up your sleeve |
hidden, ready to use if asked
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When I write an exam, I like to have a topic up my sleeve.
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| up yours [B] |
I hope you have an accident, screw you
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When she told him to get out of the house, he said, "Up yours!"
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