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05 / 05 / 2023
Idioms/Expressions

TAKE UP: meaning and examples

Hello everyone. Good morning / afternoon / evening, depending on when you are reading this. Welcome back to the Daily Vitamin!

Have you ever decided to start a new hobby or routine?

Today's expression is: to take up

It means: to start or begin a hobby or activity, such as going to the gym or studying a language.

You can also start or take up habits that are not healthy, like eating sweets between meals or drinking alcohol.

Example:
My doctor says I need to exercise so I'm planning to take up jogging.

We are pleased that you have taken up reading the Daily Vitamin

If you would like some extra practice, I encourage you to create your own original sentence with this expression? You can post your sentence on one of our social media sites (Facebook or Twitter) and we will give you feedback as soon as possible.

Enjoy the rest of your day and have an excellent weekend!