'met up with' and 'met'

[Tilly2]

I had an interesting period of time today with a student who could/would not see the superfluousness of 'met up with' over 'met'.

Just out of interest, do you see a difference between the two?
I was trying to point out that 'met' is perfectly acceptable. and 'met up with' is two words too many.

[tonyav]

Sorry about the typo, maam.

[Psybbo]

Mamyalynne, I think your ad has been answered, get your coat, hello and thank you L-i-K and Tilly

[factor-fiction]

Merton Parkas, I meant

[Psybbo]

FACTOR, THAT WAS A LOW SHOT!

[Mamyalynne]

Tony bet you looked good in your pakamac, but there was always the anorak...

An anorak or parka is a type of heavy jacket with a hood, often lined with fur or fake fur, so as to protect the face from a combination of freezing temperatures and wind. This kind of garment, originally made from caribou or seal was invented by the Caribou Inuit, Inuit (Eskimo) of the Arctic region, who needed clothing that would protect them from wind chill and wetness while hunting and kayaking. Certain types of Inuit anoraks have to be regularly coated with fish oil to keep their water resistance.

[Tilly2]

Don't tell me that you both had hair like Bradley Wiggins.

Thanks for the giggle, L.I.K. I had a pakamac when I was little. I hated it.

[Mamyalynne]

Oh so sorry, Maj beat me to that pun .

Sibbo, you think?? Swoooooooooooon.

[tonyav]

Not a mod, factor, a skinhead / suede head. Turned soul boy.

[tonyav]

I had a pakamac when I was small as well Tilly, hated it, used to make me sweat.

[tonyav]

And hey mamya, pack it in. lol

[Tilly2]

I've got some back up. From John Humphrys, no less. Be back later.

[boxtops]

John Humphrys is an ABer?

[Tilly2]

Noooooooooooo! boxy. Come to think of it , he might be.

[factor-fiction]

I have one of his books on use and misuse of the English Language, tilly2- it's excellent.

[joko]

if i meet elton john somewhere and stop and chat with him for half an hour - i have met him.... but i have not 'met up' with him.
that would imply i had pre arranged the meeting, rather an just happened to bump into him.

met up with also implies some kind of quality time - such as having a meal or a meeting - rather than just passing by in the street and having a quick chat.

i see what your saying and in many circumstances either would do - btu there IS a difference that is needed for clarification in certain situation

[boxtops]

I agree with joko, met up is different to "met" - I can meet people at work, but to meet up with someone suggests pre-arrangement, and taking part in some activity (meet up for a meal, e.g.)

[Svejk]

Teacher, leave them kids alone.