Question 1

What does "frame up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To falsely incriminate an innocent person by fabricating or planting evidence.

Question 2

How do you use "frame up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He spent ten years in prison before it was proven he had been framed up.

Question 3

Is "frame up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"frame up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. The criminal sense ('frame someone up') is very common in crime fiction, journalism, and film. The corresponding noun is 'frame-up'. The construction sense is more literal and less common. 'Frame' alone is frequently used without 'up' for the criminal sense.

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