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To show up/ to turn up: both of these phrases mean “to appear”. When used with items it usually refers to lost things. When used with people it can refer to someone who was lost or when a person appears in an unexpected place/situation.
Ex 1: I lost my wallet but I’m sure it will turn up somewhere.
Ex 2: He showed up at my workplace drunk. It was so embarrassing.
To give up: this means to stop doing something/stop making an effort or to lose hope.
Ex: I gave up on him a long time ago; he’s just not worth the effort.
Over the moon: very happy.
Ex: I was over the moon when I got my exam results.
On cloud nine: very happy.
Example: Since I won the award I’ve been on cloud nine.
Home free: this is used when you have completed something or have escaped in some way and are now free/safe from responsibility or consequence.
Ex: After I complete this assignment I’ll be home free and then that’s it really. I’ll be finished with college.
It’s up to you: this means that the choice or responsibility belongs to the person that you are speaking to.
Ex: A) I can’t decide whether to go or not. What do you think?
B) I don’t know. It’s up to you really.
The ball’s in your court: this is similar to “it’s up to you” but is used more seriously and means that you need to make the next move.
Ex: I’ve done all I can to fix this problem, now the ball is in your court.
Everything is up in the air: This means that things are undecided but it also has the feeling that things are unsettled.
Ex: Ever since the recession began, everything at work has been up in the air.
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