live up
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle up
Meanings
Match a particular standard or expectation (live up to)
Why “up”? A standard sits above you. Measuring up means reaching that expected level.
“The film didn't live up to the hype.”
“The hotel did not live up to its photos.”
Don't confuse with
Live up means match a standard or hope. Live off means use one source for money or food.
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live off
A contrast learners often mix up
Survive on a particular source of money or food
keep up
Same up pattern: good enough
Continue at the same level or rate; Move at the same speed as someone else; Stay informed about something current; Prevent someone from going to bed or sleeping; Prevent something from falling down; Maintain pretences, an appearance or a habit; Match the social or financial standard of others
look up
Same up pattern: good enough
Direct your eyes upward; Search for information in a book or online; Start to become better; Admire and respect someone (look up to)
man up
Same up pattern: good enough
Show courage and face a difficulty
measure up
Same up pattern: good enough
Be good enough for a particular standard
shape up
Same up pattern: good enough
Improve performance or behaviour
live by
Same base verb: live
Live according to a rule or principle
live in
Same base verb: live
Live at the place where you work
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