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stay up to somebody

 

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Stay Up To Somebody

Definitions:

verb phrase

  1. (idiomatic) To remain awake or not go to bed until a specified person arrives, returns, or finishes something.
  2. (idiomatic) To try to match or outperform someone else's achievements or accomplishments.
  3. (idiomatic) To show admiration or respect for someone by emulating or imitating their behavior or style.

Examples:

Example 1:

After a long day at work, Sarah decided to stay up to her husband who was returning from a business trip.

Example 2:

John's competitive nature motivated him to stay up to his colleagues, always trying to surpass their accomplishments.

Example 3:

As a young fashion enthusiast, Melissa would always stay up to her favorite celebrity, imitating her outfits and style.

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