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clue up

B2 informal separable both
In simple words

To learn a lot about something so you really know what you are talking about.

Literal meaning: To fill yourself up ('up') with clues/knowledge ('clue') about something.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To become well-informed or knowledgeable about a particular subject.

"Before the job interview, she spent a week cluing herself up on the company's history and products."

Grammar: separable
2 B2 idiomatic informal

To thoroughly inform another person about a subject (often in passive: 'clued up').

"You should ask Sarah — she's fully clued up on the new data protection regulations."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Chiefly British informal English. 'Clued up' is the common adjective form meaning 'well-informed' or 'knowledgeable.' Often used in passive constructions: 'I'm not very clued up on that.' Describes a thorough or expert level of knowledge.

Commonly used with

subject topic regulations rights situation market

Forms

Base
clue up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
clues up
he/she/it
Past simple
clued up
yesterday
Past participle
clued up
have + pp
-ing form
cluing up
continuous

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