Question 1

What does "get up to" mean?

Accepted Answer

To be involved in an activity, especially something mischievous or that others might disapprove of.

Question 2

How do you use "get up to" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I wonder what those kids are getting up to in the garage.

Question 3

Is "get up to" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"get up to" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Very common in British English. Often used in questions like 'What have you been getting up to?' to ask what someone has been doing recently. Can have a playful or suspicious tone depending on context. Less common in American English.

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