Definition of the Phrasal Verb “Bang Up”

“Bang up” can have several meanings depending on the context:

1. To Damage or Injure:
   • To cause damage or injury, often from a collision or impact.
2. To Imprison:
   • Informally used to mean putting someone in jail or prison.
3. To Fix or Repair:
   • To repair or improve something, often in a makeshift or temporary manner.

Prepositions

• Before “bang up”: Usually used with nouns representing what is being damaged, repaired, or where someone is being imprisoned.
  • Example: “The car was banged up in the accident.”
• After “bang up”: Typically followed by the noun or noun phrase describing the state of being damaged, imprisoned, or repaired.
  • Example: “He was banged up for a few months after the robbery.”

Collocations

• Bang up a car
• Bang up someone (in jail)
• Bang up a room
• Bang up the repairs

Example Sentences

1. The car was banged up pretty badly after the collision.
2. He was banged up in the local jail for several months before his trial.
3. They decided to bang up the old room with a fresh coat of paint.
4. The accident left the bike banged up with several dents.
5. She had to bang up the fence quickly before the guests arrived.
6. The authorities banged him up for his involvement in the crime.
7. He banged up the old chair with some new upholstery.
8. The ship was banged up from the rough seas and needed immediate repairs.
9. After the fight, he was banged up with a few bruises and cuts.
10. They banged up the garden shed with a new lock after it was broken into.
11. The team worked hard to bang up the office space before the grand opening.
12. He was banged up in prison for a year due to the drug charges.
13. The skateboard was all banged up after the fall.
14. She banged up the old dresser with some paint and new handles.
15. The truck was banged up in the accident, but it was still drivable.
16. The city decided to bang up the old playground equipment for safety reasons.
17. He was banged up for several months due to his involvement in the scam.
18. They managed to bang up the attic into a livable space.
19. The car was so banged up that it was almost unrecognizable.
20. After the storm, they banged up the damaged roof with a temporary fix.
21. She had to bang up the broken window before the storm got worse.
22. He was banged up in the correctional facility for a non-violent crime.
23. The old building was banged up with some renovations before the new tenants moved in.
24. The vehicle was banged up pretty badly from the accident but still operational.
25. They decided to bang up the shed with some new tools and paint.
26. He was banged up in jail for several years due to his criminal activities.
27. The house looked much better after they banged up the front porch.
28. The furniture was banged up from years of use and needed replacement.
29. The athlete was banged up during the game but continued to play.
30. They banged up the garden area with new plants and decorations.
31. The damaged car was banged up temporarily until a full repair could be done.
32. He was banged up in the detention center while waiting for his hearing.
33. The old desk was banged up with some refinishing and polish.
34. She was banged up with bruises and cuts after the accident.
35. They banged up the hallway with a fresh coat of paint and new lighting.
36. The boat was banged up from the rough waters but was still seaworthy.
37. He was banged up in jail for several months before his release.
38. The room was banged up with new curtains and furniture.
39. The car’s fender was banged up in the collision.
40. They decided to bang up the attic space into a small apartment.
41. The bike was banged up but still functioned well after the crash.
42. He was banged up in the lockup for his involvement in the street fight.
43. They banged up the old house with some quick repairs before selling it.
44. The box was banged up in transit but the contents were intact.
45. She was banged up with minor injuries from the accident but was otherwise fine.
46. The company banged up the warehouse with new shelving and organization.
47. The old sofa was banged up with some new cushions and throws.
48. He was banged up in the county jail for a few months.
49. The office was banged up with some new furniture and decorations.
50. The car was banged up in the accident but was repaired enough to drive home.