The phrase "check up on" implies monitoring or assessing a situation, whether it be a person or a task. Antonyms for this phrase could include ignoring, neglecting, avoiding, or disregarding. These antonyms suggest a lack of attention or concern for something, indicating a disregard for its potential impact or importance. Ignoring or neglecting something can lead to negative consequences, particularly in cases involving health, safety, or responsibility. In contrast, the act of checking up on something demonstrates a level of care and attention, potentially preventing or remedying issues before they become problems.
Famous quotes with Check up on
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I go to Malawi twice a year. It's where two of my children were adopted from, and I have a lot of projects there that I go and check up on and children who I look after. It's sort of a commitment that I've made to this country and the hundreds of thousands of children there who have been orphaned by AIDS.
Madonna Ciccone
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If it was Europe, I just picked a country that I hadn't been to, but I didn't try to check up on what was going on in the country or anything like that. I just went and had a good time and met a lot of very nice people who are still my friends.
Lee Hazlewood
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I can't cut off an ear everyday. Do the Van Gogh here and the Mozart there. Anyway it's exhausting enough always having to check up on what one is really doing!.
Martin Kippenberger
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My husband came up to Hot Rocks to check up on me, why is still unknown to me because if I was to cheat on him it wouldn't be in a neighborhood bar where he knows I am.
Kim Mathers
