Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Lesson 27--Phrasal Verb: To Take Up (a new hobby, sport, pastime)



 

take up             start, begin a new hobby, sport or pastime

 

e.g.                  Philip took up tai chi to lose weight.
                        Ellen wants to take up karate to improve her confidence.
                        Taking up stamp collecting might be a good idea.


question you can ask people


                     What sport would you like to take up?
                      Have you thought about taking up painting.  It's very relaxing.
                      When did you take up smoking?

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