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18th March 2024

What did you get up to?

We use this expression to ask what someone did - especially if we think it was something unusual.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
I had the most fantastic weekend.
Really? What did you get up to?
I did my first parachute jump, actually. It was brilliant.
Example 2
I heard that Barry's in trouble. What did he get up to this time?
I think he had a huge argument with the Headmaster.
Oh dear.

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