Taken (one) up on (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "taken (one) up on (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-29 11:11

Meaning of Taken (one) up on (something) (redirected from take (one) up on (something) )

Take (one) up on (something) phrase

To accept one's challenge or something that is offered by someone.

 

 

Thanks for inviting us—we'll take you up on your invitation.

I harbor a grudge against John, so I denied taking him up on his offer of a free ride.

I had taken him up on his challenge, but he didn't dare to come to face me.

Grammar and Usage of Take (one) up on (something)

Verb Forms

  • taken (one) up on (something)
  • took (one) up on (something)
  • taking (one) up on (something)

The verb "take" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Take (one) up on (something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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