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The meaning of "Just up the road"



 
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The meaning of "Just up the road" #1 (permalink) Wed May 13, 2009 5:24 am   The meaning of "Just up the road"		  
Hi everyone,

What does "just up the road" mean in the following context?

His house is just up the road to Anna's house.

a. far from Anna's house.
b. near Anna's house.
c. next to Anna's house.

Thanks in advance.

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The meaning of "Just up the road" #2 (permalink) Wed May 13, 2009 6:24 am   The meaning of "Just up the road"		  
b) is the correct answer

Just up the road indicates, a short distance away.
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The meaning of "Just up the road" #3 (permalink) Thu May 14, 2009 16:32 pm   The meaning of "Just up the road"		  
B is correct, although the question is incorrect - it should read "His house is just up the road from Anna's house."
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