set up (separable): make arrangements for something.
[blockquote]\"You'll see Mr. Thomas tomorrow. I've set a meeting up for 9:30 AM.\"
[/blockquote]set back (1. separable): cause a delay in scheduling.
[blockquote]\"We've had some problems with the project that have set us back at least two days . We'll give you a progress report tomorrow.\"
[/blockquote]set back (2. separable): cost.
[blockquote]\"I wonder how much Bill's new car set him back?\"
[/blockquote]slip up (no object): make a mistake.
[blockquote]\"You slipped up here. The amount should be $135.28, not $132.58.\"
[/blockquote]stand out (no object): be noticeably better than other similar people or things.
[blockquote]\"Good job, Ann! Your work really stands out!\"
[/blockquote]stand up (1. no object): rise to a standing position.
[blockquote]\"When the Chairperson entered the room, everyone stood up.\"
[/blockquote]stand up (2. separable): make a date but not keep it.
[blockquote]\"Angela was supposed to go to the dance with Fred, but she stood him up and went with Chuck instead.\"
[/blockquote]show up (1. no object): arrive; appear.
[blockquote]\"The boss was very upset when you didn't show up for the meeting. What happened?\"
[/blockquote]show up (2. separable): do a noticeably better job (often unexpectedly) than someone else.
[blockquote]\"Everyone thought Marsha would win, but Jean did. Actually, Jean really showed Marsha up.\"
[/blockquote]stand for (1. no object): represent.
[blockquote]\"These letters seem to be an abbreviation. Do you know what they stand for?\"
[/blockquote]stand for (2. inseparable): tolerate; permit (usually negative).
[blockquote]\"I'm not surprised that Mrs. Johnson rejected your report. She won't stand for shoddy work.\"
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