Sentence examples for send up from inspiring English sources
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'send up' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is commonly used to mean "to make fun of someone or something in a comical way," or "to act in an exaggerated way in order to make someone or something appear ridiculous." For example, you could say "The comedian sent up the mayor's speech with his exaggerated impression."
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send up
verb
To imitate someone or something for the purpose of satirical humour.
- The programme accurately sends up the British Civil Service system at Whitehall.
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