... Mr_doody2004@yahoo.com 248 get-up -and- go - energy, enthusiasm, drive The man has lots of get-up -and- go and it is difficult to follow him around. get up enough nerve (to do something) - to become brave ... understand (something) - to understand something plainly and clearly I was given to understand that I could rent an apartment very cheaply in this area. glad hand - to shake hands in ... - to keep away from someone or something, to keep a safe distance from someone or something I usually give a wide birth to my boss when he is angry. give -and- take - sharing, giving and...