[fix up] {v. phr.} 1. To repair.
The school is having the oldgym fixed up.
2. To arrange.
I think I can fix it up with thecompany so that John gets the transfer he desires.
3. To arrange adate that might lead to a romance or even to marriage.
Mary is agreat matchmaker; she fixed up Ron and Betty at her recent party.
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Значение идиомы fix up