If you can logically place a word between “set” and “up”, you need a space. For example, you can say that you need to set up the computer, and wonder whether there should be a space or not. But you can also say that you need to set the computer up. Now it’s obvious that you need the space. Either way, once you finish the job, you’ll have a great computer setup.
Monday Muddle: I don’t know about you, but when I see a recipe for mouse-topped cupcakes, I kinda lose my appetite. Give me chocolate any day. #MonMud
This muddle always reminds me of a post that said John Cougar once threw drums and symbols into the audience during a concert. I don’t think the way I picture that in my mind is quite the way it happened. 😀
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Monday Muddle: If you are speaking to, or writing for, an international audience, using the word “moot” might cause confusion. The meaning generally accepted in North America is basically the opposite of what is understood in the rest of the world. #MonMud
Monday Muddle: Even copywriters aren’t likely to use the word “copywrite” unless they are talking about the rapper or the disk duplicator. (In both those cases, it should have a capital C.) And your spellchecker will almost certainly underline it. Mine did. If you see “copywrite” followed by a date, you can bet that the writer meant “copyright”. #MonMud
