English Expression · Intermediate
buy up
To buy whatever is available of something
Pronunciation: say buy up
Meaning
To buy whatever is available of something.
Example
The marshland was bought up by a housing company.
The marshland was bought up by a housing company.
Practice tips
- Practice buy up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.