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If you're "playing catch-up," it means you are behind on your task and are trying to catch up to the deadline or to the other people. There is really no set origin -- that's just what "to catch up" means.
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Give meaning of the phrase to catch up?
The verb to 'catch up' means to move ahead fast enough to attain a certain level or pace with others. Example uses: After his long illness, he was able to catch up to the rest of the class quite quickly. You need to catch up with the news; a lot happened while you were camping in the woods.
What is the origin or meaning of the saying The sidewalks roll up at?
The phrase, 'the sidewalks roll up at,' has as yet no authoritatively determined origin. Its meaning, however, is as follows: 'things shut down here at' or 'the shops or clubs close at' -- followed by the appropriate time as context dictates.
What is a phrase made up of?
A phrase is made up of words.
What is a prepqsitional phrase?
A prepositional phrase is made up of preposition and a phrase.
What is a preposition phrase made up of?
A preposition phrase is made up with prepositions of course. =]
What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
Can you make up your own catch phrase?
Yes.
What is Atom Ant's catch phrase?
"Up and Atom."
What is the origin of the phrase 'lose your shirt'?
from poker games, when one would ante up clothing in lieu of cash. An especially unnecessary gambit when playing strip poker.
What is a catch phrase for the wright brothers?
never give up
What is the origin of driving you up the wall?
The origin of this phrase "Driving you up the wall" is British. Meaning to aggravate someone to the point of doing the impossible.
What was a catch phrase of Welcome Back Kotter character Vinnie Barbarino?
What was a catch phrase of Welcome Back, Kotter character Vinnie Barbarino? up your nose with a water hose
What is the origin of coppering up?
Don't know the origin, but I am originally from Wigan in the North West and we use the phrase "Coppering Up" when using all our change to pay for something.
What is the origin of the phrase Show Out?
The origin of the phrase "Show Out" is from a Christian Hip Hop band called Flame. They sing about how the audience shows up and shows out to indicate how much an audience wants to see a performance.
Where did the phrase Lit up like a polish church come from?
I am from cental Wisconsin. I am not certain what the origin of the phrase is but it was commonly used by my father and grandfather
What is the origin of let me get out of your hair?
This commonly used phrase originated in Moldavia, though is an ancestral up your bum
What is the origin of the phrase blowing wind up your skirt?
I think it means the same as pull the wool over my eyes.
