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work up to

Phrasal-verb Career

Meaning

to gradually prepare for something difficult

Example Sentences

"She’s working up to asking for a promotion."

Related Expressions

prep for

to get yourself ready for something

draft in for

to bring someone in to help with a task

roll out to

to release something to a group of people

break off talks

to stop discussions or negotiations suddenly

come down on

to criticize or punish someone strongly for a decision or ac...

lift someone’s spirits

to make someone feel happier or more hopeful