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Be well up in something

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Refers to having a deep and comprehensive understanding on a topic, beyond basic familiarity. SlideAfter years of research, he is well up in renewable energy technologies.
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Used when someone has expertise in a very specific field or area of study. SlideThe professor is well up in 18th-century French poetry.
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This phrase is informal and more commonly used in casual or conversational contexts. SlideAsk Mark about fixing cars; he's well up in auto mechanics.