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Trip up

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Pro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Use 'trip up' when someone physically stumbles, often by accident.

Illustration for Physical Movement

She tripped up on the loose tile.

Pro Tip 2/3

Visual Imagery

Imagine someone tripping over something like a cord, helps remember how 'trip up' is used.

Illustration for Visual Imagery

Watch out so you don't trip up over that electrical wire!

Pro Tip 3/3

Accidental Action

'Trip up' usually means the action was not intentional; it just happened.

Illustration for Accidental Action

I didn't see the step and tripped up.

Visual representation of the word "Trip up"

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