The difference between Button up and Do up
When used as verbs, button up means to fasten with a button or buttons, whereas do up means to fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.).
check bellow for the other definitions of Button up and Do up
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Button up as a verb (transitive):
To fasten with a button or buttons.
Examples:
"Button up your shirt cuff. It has come undone"
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Button up as a verb (intransitive):
To fasten all the buttons on a coat, or similar item of clothing, to keep warm.
Examples:
"Button up well. It's freezing outside today."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To fasten (a piece of clothing, etc.); to tighten (a nut etc.)
Examples:
"I can't do up my shirt. The button is missing."
"Help me do up this zipper."
"You hold it in place while I do up the nut."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic, colloquial):
To redecorate (a room, etc.).
Examples:
"I'm going to do up the living room next."
"They've done up the house so that they can sell it more easily."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic, informal):
To execute a task or performance.
Examples:
"This time I'm going to do it up right."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, idiomatic):
To pack together and envelop; to pack up.
Examples:
"I did up the parcel with string and took it to the post office."
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Do up as a verb (transitive, dated):
To accomplish thoroughly.
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Do up as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To starch and iron.
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Do up as a verb (slang):
To beat up; to physically assault.