bottle up
The phrase "bottle up" often describes the act of suppressing emotions or confining something in a restricted space.
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Definition
B2Emotional Expression
(idiomatic)To suppress or restrain emotions, preventing them from being expressed.
Example
- She tends to bottle up her feelings instead of talking about them.
- Bottling up your emotions can lead to increased stress.
B2General
(informal)To confine or trap something in a restricted space or situation.
Example
- The storm bottled up the ships in the harbor.
- He felt bottled up in his small apartment during the lockdown.
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