Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
For up top,
English answer:
For the upper half of your body,
English term
For up top,
Hi all,
I am looking for a synonym of the above-stated expression, TY
4 +3 | for the upper half of your body | philgoddard |
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Responses
for the upper half of your body
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Anna Wright
: yes, 'up top/down below', 'upper/lower halves' make complementary pairs. 'Tops/tails' would be better for clothing, although 'tops, trousers, etc.' are more standard categories; 'upper and lower garments' too formal.
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Yvonne Gallagher
: for tops...
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British Diana
: if it is to be informal, perhaps "for your upper half"
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Discussion
'For tops,' (& 'for bottoms,') would be better, as Jennifer & Yvonne suggest.