You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 12.

Simplicity Day

Today’s word is up, spelled up.

up /ʌp/ verb (upped, upping)

[transitive] to increase something such as a price

They’ve upped their offer by 5%.

We won't be able to make a profit on the deal without upping the sale price.

Climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices.

up and do something

to suddenly do something different or surprising

Without saying another word, he upped and left.

After dinner they just upped and left/went without saying goodbye.

Willie Nelson – Hello Walls

Hello walls, (Hello, hello.)

How′d things go for you today?

Don't you miss her.

Since she up and walked away?

And I′ll bet you dread to spend another lonely night with me,

But lonely walls, I'll keep you company.

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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