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What is the meaning of “be up to someone”?

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Rebecca

"It is up to all of us" means that everyone needs to be involved in order to achieve a common goal. If a task is "up to someone" it means that one specific person is the only one who can complete a task. "It is up to you" can also mean to make a decision. Ex: It is up to you to make things right. Ex: It is up to all of us to change our company. Ex: A: Should I go to the dance tonight? B: It is up to you.

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