Trip up

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verb

To cause to stumble or fall by accidentally catching or knocking the foot against something.

He tripped up on the carpet and spilled his coffee.
Visual representation of "trip up" - To cause to stumble or fall by accidentally catching or knocking the foot against something.

Often appears as...

  • trip up on
  • trip up over
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Visual representation of "trip up"
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Physical Movement

Use 'trip up' when someone physically stumbles, often by accident.

Illustration for Physical Movement
She tripped up on the loose tile.
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Visual Imagery

Imagine someone tripping over something like a cord, helps remember how 'trip up' is used.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
Watch out so you don't trip up over that electrical wire!
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Accidental Action

'Trip up' usually means the action was not intentional; it just happened.

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I didn't see the step and tripped up.
Visual representation of the word "Trip up"

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