Trip up (someone) trip (someone) up
To cause someone to fail, to cause someone to make a mistake.The news reporter tripped up the politician with his difficult question.
To cause someone to fail, to cause someone to make a mistake.The news reporter tripped up the politician with his difficult question.
To make a mistake.The teacher tripped up over the correct pronunciation of the man`s name.
To go dancing."It`s Friday night so let`s go downtown and trip the light fantastic."
To cheat or betray one's spouse or partner by dating someone else.The woman in the movie was two-timing her husband.
To be found, to be discovered.My wallet turned up in my jacket exactly where I had left it.
To appear suddenly.The girls turned up when the party was almost over.
To go to someone or something for help.We turned to my wife`s parents for advice about buying a house.
To disapprove or reject someone or something, to say no to someone or something.My supervisor turned thumbs down on my desire to have a more... Read more →
To bring about the result that one wants, to succeed in what one plans to do."That will turn the trick," I said as my friend found the correct... Read more →
To change what looks like defeat into victory.At the beginning of the game we were losing badly but we turned the tide and won the game.