Idioms are fixed groups of words. This means that the wording of an idiom can not be changed. For example, you can say 'go down memory lane', but you can't say 'go down memory street'
Idioms with 'up'
To be up: 'What's up?' means: 'What's the matter or problem?' This is often used when someone is upset or behaving strangely.
Example:
What's up with Helen at the moment? She seems really upset.
This idiom is also used as an infomp3al greeting.
Example:
Hi, David. What's up man?' 'Just the usual. How're you doing?
To be up someone's s street: to be ideal for someone, or be related to something which someone knows a lot about.
Example:
Ask Sarah that question about football. It's right up her street: she's been a fan for ages.
To be up to my/the ears: to be really busy or occupied with something, so that you have little free time.
Example:
Tim can't help her because he is up to his ears in/with work.
To be on the up and up: to be getting increasingly successful.
Example:
His life has been on the up and up since he published his first book. Now, he's making a film in Hollywood.
To be up-to-the-minute: to be the most recent or latest; to be very fashionable.
Example:
These are up-to-the-minute statistics, and they show that the rush hour starts at 4.30, not 5.
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