The surname is also found among English-speaking Ashkenazi Jews, deriving from the male Hebrew given name Boruch, meaning âblessedâ (consider Mel Brooks the Jewish filmmaker). As a given name, Brooks is generally considered the masculine version of this surname, while Brooke is commonly used for females.
A spike is a comparatively large upward or downward movement of a price in a short period of time. A spike is a comparatively large upward or downward movement of a price in a short period of time. Topics
get somebody's hopes up. to make someone think that what they want is going to happen If we can't afford the trip then we shouldn't get the children's hopes up. Usage notes: usually said when something is not likely to happen. See also: get, hope, up.