An expression that many of my students have trouble with is "cope with." More often than not, they say (and write) "cope up with" which, in my view, overdoes the whole thing. The word "cope" means to "deal with" something. If it's more serious, it also means "to struggle with" trouble, trials, etc. Using the word "with" already means facing the situation. To add "up" is like doubling the struggle. After all, we do not say "deal up with."
I've corrected my students many times yet they still persist on using "cope up with." I think it's really just a question of remembering the right expression. Say it with me now: "cope with," "cope with," "cope with," cope with," "cope with," "cope with," "cope with!"
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I guess a lot of people commit this mistake. If you do a Google search on "cope up with", several sites have "cope up with something" entries.
Hi Prix, I agree. It's so Filipino to say "cope up with." I hope you do an entry on "the reason is because.."
I also recommend the following site as a resource for you: usingenglish.com
Ey Prix,
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Ayt? gotta "cope with" my blog now!
Hehe
GM T
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