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Definition trip up in American English

trip up phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive]phrasal verb
1

to make a mistake, or to cause someone to make a mistake

Example

The tests are designed to trip you up.

Example

I tripped up on a couple of questions.

Synonyms and related words
Example

I tripped up when I was running after the dog.

Definition trip up in American English