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meantolearn

#128007 Wed, 17 Aug 05 11:30 PM

I was watcing TV and 'first up' appears on screen.

1. Does 'first up' mean first (come) up? Can we say, "up first"?

Later, 'up next' appears before the commercials.

2. Does 'up next' mean (will come) up next? Can we say, "next up"?

Thanks,

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Clive

#128012 Wed, 17 Aug 05 11:42 PM

Hi,

'Yes' to all your questions. Or, you could just say 'first....', 'next....'.

The 'up' doesn't add a lot to the phrase, just a little informality.

Best wishes, Clive

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meantolearn

#128015 Wed, 17 Aug 05 11:53 PM

Hi Clive,

What's up?

Thanks for the prompt answers I appreciate it.