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[Veravera]

Dear teachers,
Here are some sentences I don't understand.
Could you please help me out?

1. she was bubbied.

2. I suggest you top up that tank with some sunglasses.

3. I'll eat to that.

4. Give it up for her!

Thanks!

[Mister Micawber]

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1-- No idea really. If you have spelled it correctly, it may mean that she has large *beep*. A bub or bubby is a female breast.

2-- Odd again. 'top up that tank' means 'fill up that container'. Here, perhaps it means to complete one's clothing ensemble. Or maybe the listener is wearing a tank top.

3-- The normal remark is 'I'll drink to that'. It is a toast. Here, the speaker will toast, or agree to, the previous comment by eating something (instead of drinking alcohol).

4-- Applaud her.
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[Veravera]

Thanks a lot,Mister Micawber,
2--Yes.The listener is wearing a tank top.
3--You're right.The speaker was very happy to hear something that her friend suggested,and they were just eating.
4--Really.Everyone applauded when she came in.

[LucentShade]

In 2, I'm pretty sure it means to complement or complete the outfit--the sunglasses look good with the tank top. Usually, I hear "top off the tank" when referring to a gasoline tank in a car; it means to put as much gas as possible into the tank. I've actually never heard "top up" used with clothing, but that meaning seems logical to me.