take up v phr

take v If it had been a good year, the balance sheet was in the worker's favour. That did not always mean they had cash in their pocket; often they were required to 'take it up,' that is to buy goods in the owner's shop equal to the balance in the account. 'One year I made $...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1988
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/76525
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Summary:take v If it had been a good year, the balance sheet was in the worker's favour. That did not always mean they had cash in their pocket; often they were required to 'take it up,' that is to buy goods in the owner's shop equal to the balance in the account. 'One year I made $120 and went to settle up and I had $18 coming to me. The owner said, "You done good this summer, Frank." I said "Yes, sir." He said "Yes, you got $18 coming to you, but you got to take it up."' PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup G.M. Story JUN. 8 1988 WK Used I and Sup Not used Used Sup