Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Act Up #2 Alternative Meaning: When something isn't working properly Example 1: My car was acting up yesterday so I took it to the mechanic to have it repaired. My car wasn't working properly yesterday so I took it to the mechanic to have it repaired. Example 2: When my computer is acting up I just restart it that usually fixes the prob ... Show More
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