"to show up something" or "you show up"?

[Fufu]

Hello Teacher,
i really appreciate all what you do for us, i need more time to know well how to use the website?
i have a question if you can answer please:)
what does this phrase : "to show up something" or "you show up " ??
is it a negative or positive one?
another question : what is the meaning of " to lift your heart" or " to lift something"?
Thanx a lot
mmmm... which is better to say : thank you or thanx ?

bye,
fufu

[Mister Micawber]

Hello, fufu-- and welcome to English-test.

what does this phrase : "to show up something" or "you show up "? is it a negative or positive one?-- To show someone up = to make (another) seem inferior; outdo. It has a negative connotation usually.

what is the meaning of " to lift your heart"-- To inspire hope or enthusiasm

" to lift something"-- This has no specific meaning out of context.

thank you-- more formal
Thanks-- casual
thanx-- this is not English
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