 do up
I was asked about the usage of 'do up' in my advanced class on Friday. The student heard it on a TV program and wanted to know how to use it. Here's what I said, but do you have anything to add or disagree.
'do up' means to make something special or nicer in appearance and is often used in slang to include a certain style.
We're going to do up the room. We're going to get new wall paper and some new furniture.
We're going to do up this party American style. We're all going to get drunk and start breaking *stuff*.
She had her hair done up for the prom.
We're having a barbeque this Sunday and I'm going to do up some hamburgers. |