Tuesday, July 14, 2009

What is the meaning of 'wrack up' in this article?

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If you find yourself in a situation where you are being asked to pay an amount way above what you actually ordered, there is no harm (or shame) in suggesting that the bill be split more or less according to each person%26#039;s order. Finally, when paying for your portion of the bill, come prepared to use cash. The last thing you want to do is wrack up credit card debt by dining out.



The last thing you want to do is wrack up credit card debt by dining out.



Please let me know.



What is the meaning of %26#039;wrack up%26#039; in this article?

It%26#039;s spelled wrong; should be %26#039;rack%26#039; (as in score) not %26#039;wracked%26#039; (as in wracked with pain.)



The other answers are right.



What is the meaning of %26#039;wrack up%26#039; in this article?

Something along the lines of %26quot;acquire%26quot;.



You don%26#039;t want to acquire credit card debt.



What is the meaning of %26#039;wrack up%26#039; in this article?

Can also mean %26quot;accumulate%26quot;.



Example: %26quot;He%26#039;s really racking up points in this game!%26quot;



Edit:



Thanks for the correction, Frediwhite ;)

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