ENGLISH
REFERENCE

up to sb

idiom
Meaning

used to say that someone has the responsibility or the right to make a choice.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is up to you to decide where we eat.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager said the final choice of project is up to the team members.

COMPLEX

Whether the company pursues this risky expansion or remains conservative is entirely up to the board of directors.

Last updated July 12, 2026