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The meaning of "rest up"
"
Rest up
"
Meaning:
Take a break from one's efforts.
Example:
You did well to get this far in the marathon before collapsing. Rest up now and wait for the paramedics to get here.
Where did it originate?:
USA
, 19th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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