English Expression · Intermediate
work up to
To reach by gradual effort or developments
Pronunciation: say work up to
Meaning
To reach by gradual effort or developments.
Example
Her boyfriend worked up to a marriage proposal.
Her boyfriend worked up to a marriage proposal.
Practice tips
- Practice work up to 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.