To look up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to look up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jenne Phuong

2021-06-18 09:06

Look up phrasal verb

If a person "looks up something", he/she tries to find a piece of information about it, typically from a reference book or on a computer.

A: "I don't have the foggiest idea about making a pizza" B: "You can look up the recipe on the Internet. There are many options."

If something "looks up", it is getting better or improving.

Our financial situation is looking up since my husband got a promotion.

To contact someone if you are in the area where they live

When you come to Miami to travel, look me up. I'll be your tour guide.

pull it/something out of the bag

To do something unexpected that suddenly fixes a bad situation

look me up when you're in town

When you next come to the city or town where I live, contact me so that we can meet up.

leaps and bounds

Rapidly or quickly; rapid increase, progress or development

have a line on (someone or something)

Have helpful information about someone or something that you are trying to find, contact, or reach

If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It

If you see something is functioning adequately well, you should not try to correct, fix, or improve it.

The verb “look" should be conjugated according to its tense.