The word up in sweep up suggests upward motion of the objects that are dragged along with the motion, as well as thoroughness but not necessarily completeness, analogous to its use in phrases like pick up (to mean cleaning or organizing), clean up, mop up, straighten up, etc. The dirt or objects to be removed are typically on the floor (when ...

Swept up in means "Suddenly very involved in something," whereas swept away by means "made extremely emotional or enthusiastic." In your example sentences, "swept up" is more appropriate. In your example sentences, "swept up" is more appropriate.

2014年10月18日 · It is important to note, however, that the term Sweep Clause in and of itself isn't anything more than a description for a type of clause (such as Noninterference, Jurisdiction, Severability, etc.). It is the legal language contained within the clause that give it the power to "catch items that may have fallen through the cracks," not its name.

2019年5月14日 · Viewing the answers here, I would say "clippings" is considered the best, but "trimmings" and "cuttings" would be clear, and even "shavings" if generated by an electric razor. As pointed out below, they are still "hair", so instead of the clippings, you might sweep up the hair or the pile of hair, or just the mess.

2024年2月26日 · Looking someone up and down is an assessment of some kind. The governess looked the children up and down. The boy's fingernails were dirty and the girl's nose was running. or The angry motorists got out of their cars and looked each other up and down. –

2023年9月15日 · @Joachim this is a example sentence for phrasal verb take in meaning . take in phrasal verb of take 1. include or encompass something. "the swe

2022年1月10日 · It depends on the dictionary. Some dictionaries just say "verb" and don't mention whether it's transitive or intransitive. In other dictionaries, if a verb is both vi and vt, it defines the verb up top as a "v.", then in the definitions below, it distinguishes between vt and vi definitions, like this entry for "tell" in Merriam-Webster. –

2025年2月17日 · OP's colleagues are keeping up with the changing times and giving students "practical assignments" as home assignments. Now, the education system is moving towards "experiential learning", Many of us learn best by doing. As active learners, we develop practical skills for life. Benjamin Franklin said: "Tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I may ...

2016年12月19日 · Both are in the same direction of up. As far as hands go, A person can raise their hand as that hand is a part of them. If speaking about a person's anatomy, "he lifted his hand" would be more appropriate. Even given the above, they are used interchangeably in most cases. Additionally, on Merriam Webster lift is used to define raise and vice-versa.

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