Example: It's up to you to decide where we eat tonight.
Definition
"Up to you" is a phrase used to indicate that the decision or responsibility lies with the person being addressed. It means that the choice or action depends on their preference or judgment, as in deciding something like where to eat or what to do next.
Translations
depende de ti
jij mag kiezen
depèn de tu
c'est à toi de décider
du entscheidest
Etymology
The phrase "up to you" originates from the combination of 'up to,' meaning 'dependent on' or 'the responsibility of,' and 'you,' referring to the person addressed. It has been used in English since at least the early 20th century to convey that the outcome or decision is in someone's hands.
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"Up to you" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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