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Definition work up to in American English

work up to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to prepare yourself to do something difficult, or to try to prepare someone for bad news

Example

Are you working up to telling me that you can't pay?

Synonyms and related words
intend aim plan on
Synonyms and related words
reach come come to
Definition work up to in American English