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Tee up

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Golf Origin

Remember 'tee up' comes from golf, using a tee to start a hole.

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Our CEO loves to tee up his speech with a golfing anecdote.
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First Step

'Tee up' can imply doing the first action in a series.

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She teed up her fundraiser with a personal story.
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Literal Use

Use 'tee up' literally when talking about starting golf play.

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He walked over to tee up while others gathered around.
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