“up in”

The following 8 entries include the term up in.

caught up in

idiom

: involved in (a difficult or confusing situation)

mix up in

phrasal verb

: to cause (someone) to be involved in (a usually dangerous or improper activity or situation)

move up in the world

idiom

: to become more wealthy, successful, etc.

rise (up) in revolt

idiom

: to fight against a ruler or government

set up in (something)

phrasal verb

: to start one's own business

throw one's hands up (in the air)

idiom

: to stop an activity or effort and admit that one cannot do anything to make a situation better

tie oneself (up) in knots

idiom

: to cause problems for oneself from being too careful, trying too hard, etc.

wrapped up in

idiom

: fully involved or interested in (something)


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