词汇 | up and around |
释义 | Idiom up and around Theme: MOVEMENT out of bed and moving about or able to move about. (Refers to a person who has just arisen for the day or to someone who has been sick in bed. Fixed order.)When Tom is up and around, ask him to call me.The flu put Alice into bed for three days, but she was up and around on the fourth. Idiom up and around out of bed and beginning to move around.A day after the surgery Mom was up and around, but she'll have to use crutches for a while. Usage notes: usually said about someone who has been ill or injured up and aboutMoving around, especially after a period of injury, illness, or inactivity. After months in a cast, I'm finally up and about again, thank goodness! The surgery went very well, and the doctor is optimistic that she'll be up and about soon. We're all thrilled to be up and about after seven hours on a bus! up and aboutAlso, up and around; up and doing. Active again, especially after an illness or rest, as in They had her up and about just one day after surgery, or I'm so glad you're up and around; we need your help, or It's time to be up and doing. [Early 1800s] up and about (or doing)having risen from bed; active.up and aˈbout(British English) out of bed after being ill/sick or sleeping: She was off work for a week, but she’s up and about again now.On a Saturday he’s not up and about till about eleven o’clock. |
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