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I was up there vs I was out and about

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was up there' is used when referring to a specific location that is higher than the current one, while 'I was out and about' is used to indicate that someone was moving around or going out to different places.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a specific location that is higher than the current one.

"I was up there"

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was at a higher location, such as upstairs in a building or on a hill.

Examples:

  • I was up there on the rooftop enjoying the view.
  • She told me to meet her up there on the second floor.
  • He climbed the mountain, and when he was up there, he felt a sense of accomplishment.
  • Nov 25, 2019 ... I was up there because of you and I know that every minute of every day ❤️ photo by Kevin Winter.
  • Apr 12, 2021 ... There was only one officer per gallery, so I was up there by myself trying to run housing for maybe a hundred-something people.
  • Or even back when I was up there in Mohammed crib. Paying seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well-spent. No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent?
  • I was up there because of you and I know that every minute of every day ; u/ultraviolence1989 avatar ultraviolence1989 · Dat booty! ; u/Ihavesomethingtosay9 avatar.
  • Mar 3, 2015 ... “The next second, I was up there, looking down at me, the nurse and another man who had a bald head.” Hospital records later verified the ...
  • Jul 13, 2021 ... It's a while since I was up there and competed and had a chance in a major, or even a golf tournament, but you can draw on all those ...
  • Nov 27, 2014 ... While I was up there I saw some bats, huddled together in the tower. I decided to drink their blood. I grabbed a handful of bats, ...
  • Aug 6, 2013 ... And when I was up there in my cap and gown accepting my diploma, I looked into the audience, and my family wasn't there.

Alternatives:

  • I was upstairs
  • I was on the top floor
  • I was at the summit

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone was moving around or going out to different places.

"I was out and about"

This phrase is used to convey that someone was active and not staying in one place, often implying that they were running errands or socializing.

Examples:

  • I was out and about all day, running errands and meeting friends.
  • She enjoys being out and about, exploring new places.
  • He prefers to be out and about rather than staying indoors.
  • Mar 23, 2020 ... I was out and about earlier today and now I'm back home. I was out and about—I went out to do a bunch of things.
  • Oct 5, 2015 ... On the following days I was out and about visiting the artisan groups we partner with. It was so exciting to see the progress on our next ...
  • I was out and about this weekend with my campaign manager and one of our volunteers in the cold and snow (walking uphill both ways in Arbutus!) getting...
  • Jul 10, 2018 ... I was out and about today in Garmish with the wife. I walked up on this beauty in Portimao Blue. Honestly at first I thought I was looking ...
  • Dec 5, 2014 ... ... and I even started becoming what they call a "social smoker," only smoking if I was out and about with friends who smoked. So it began.
  • Feb 22, 2020 ... I was out and about during the Flood of February 2020. Here are some watery scenes from my outing. West Prong of the River Walk found water ...
  • I found Autotech last weekend when I was out and about looking for an oil change. I'm admittedly always suspect of service stations in general, ...
  • Aug 8, 2020 ... I wanted to feel comfortable when I was out and about and being social, but I also wanted to maintain my sobriety and enjoy the life that I ...

Alternatives:

  • I was running around
  • I was on the move
  • I was exploring the town

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