Monday, December 9, 2013

Perspective

When the sun comes up, is it really "coming up"?

When I look up to heaven, is heaven really "up there"?

Why do some people say they're going "downtown", while others say they're going "uptown"?

Why do some people tack on the word "up" to some sentences?
"Eat it all up".
"Clean it up".
"'Fess up".
"Shut up". Well, maybe this one is different.
"Stir it up". "Stir it" would be sufficient.


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8 comments:

  1. Rock ChefDecember 9, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    "Stir it up" makes sense to me - you are dredging up the stuff that has sunk to the bottom and getting it moving.

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  2. DJanDecember 9, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    The English language is interesting, isn't it? I'm willing to write UP my blog comment, CiCi. :-)

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  3. Brian MillerDecember 9, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    maybe we are all trying to look up

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  4. stephen HayesDecember 9, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    There are so many little words that mean nothing and need to be edited out of our writing. I remember an editor telling me I don't need the word"inside" when I write hollow inside. If it isn't "inside" it isn't hollow. Take care.

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  5. HilaryDecember 9, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    And is 7up really 8?

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  6. AdamDecember 9, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    The sun is always with us. Reflected sunlight is what makes our "moon"light.

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  7. African RefugeesDecember 10, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Interesting - keep up the good work!

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  8. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteDecember 12, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Bundle up comes to mind as it keeps on getting colder.
    Languages are fun to study and understand.

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