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14 jun 2015
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Inglés (US)
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What does "which way is up" in the last line mean?
What does "which way is up" in the last line mean?

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14 jun 2015
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- Inglés (US)
"you don't know which way is up" is an American expression meaning you are very confused. You're so confused you don't know what "up" means.

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