"Pick up" is an American thing. I believe lots of folks use it. It means 'to answer' as in 'pick up the telephone handset'

(a) He drove up / drove on a winding path. Groovy. No problem and probably fun. (b) He drove (up) his car on / up to a winding path. He drove up his car? Whaaaaa? He drove his car up/on a winding path? Sure. But roads are better for driving upon than paths - you know that, Vincent.

Why be anonymous? Because I like to dance around naked, and would hate my history teacher to recognise me.

Come on! More Russian songs! They are great!

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It's been a while since this thread was active. I really hope for some more Russian songs. They are really inspirational! Love to all, Mike

I understand. I suspect this has been the case for most Americans since the war (the war of independence). So, I am interested in hearing the opinions of people who are able to differentiate between the two. Cheers and beers

What do users feel is the difference between the two of these words? Thanks

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