How could the phrases “I’m up for it” and “I’m down” mean the same thing in English?
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Here are some common expressions with “up”:
- “There are a lot of ups and downs”
- “I’ve had it up to here!” (this means that you cannot tolerate something anymore)
- “I’m up to my ears in work” (this means that you have too much work to do. You are at your limit.)
- “Things are looking up.” (this means that things are getting better)
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Here are some common expressions with “down”:
- “I’m down” (this means that you are open to participating in something)
- “What a downer.” (this means that something is a bummer, it/he/she makes you feel bad)
- “Don’t look down!” (you might say this to someone if you are in a high place and you are afraid of heights)
- “The downside is ____” (this means the bad part or the negative aspect)
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