SpeakUp

Grammar fix

top up

add credit/money to a phone or card

to add more credit or money to a phone, travel card or pay-as-you-go account

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I need to top up my phone before I run out of data.technology
  • Can I top up my Oyster card here?technology

Fix the pattern

Pattern: top up + something / top something up

Don't say 'fill up my phone' for credit — it's 'top up'.

Patterntop up + something / top something up

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